Shirley E. Lange

Shirley E. Lange, age 88, of Reedsburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Our House Assisted Living on Mack Drive in Reedsburg.  She was born on June 3, 1935, in Reedsburg, WI, the daughter of Francis and Elenore (Decot) Laridaen.  Shirley was a 1953 graduate of Reedsburg High School.  She was part owner of Connor’s Bar in the 1970s. Shirley was employed as a CNA for many years at the Reedsburg Hospital, Edward Snyder Nursing Home and Our House Assisted Living.  She was also employed at Cellox for several years, and Lands’ End.

 Shirley was a devout Catholic and member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and later Holy Family Catholic Church.  She enjoyed baking, watching CNN and an occasional visit to Ho-Chunk Casino to test her luck.

She was preceded in death by her parents; former spouse, Darol W. Lange; and sister, Yvonne Tucker.

Shirley is survived by her children, Charmain (Larry) Weisert of LaValle, Patrick Lange of Reedsburg, and Jill (Joe) Pelton of Lyndon Station; grandchildren, Ansley (Debbie) Lange, Cole Weisert, Haley Weisert (Justin Snyder), Brock Pelton (Paige Nolden); great grandchildren, Ryder Weisert, Arlo Snyder, Jenna and Alex Lange; brother, Gerald (Patty) Laridaen of Appleton; several nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Shirley E. Lange will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Farber Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Reedsburg. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Sauk County Humane Society or the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.

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