Shirley Goetsch, 87, of Pleasant Prairie, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, with her family at her side. Born in Milwaukee, WI, on December 30, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Regina (Haen) Hoffmann. She came to Kenosha in 1954 to make her home. In 1979 she moved back to Milwaukee and in 1993 she and her husband retired and made their home in Eagle River, WI; she then returned to Kenosha in 2005. She married Thomas Goetsch; he preceded her in death on May 16, 2005. Shirley was formerly employed as a Bank Teller at various banks in Milwaukee, Kenosha and Waukegan for over 30 years; retiring from Wells Fargo in Milwaukee in 1990. Shirley was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, the Catholic Women’s Club, Greater Lioness Club, the Kenosha Jaycetts and also a volunteer for Hospice Alliance. Surviving are one son, Michael (Linda Wells) Goetsch of Pleasant Prairie, WI; two sisters, Janet Wegner and Karen Boehlke, both of South Bend, IN; and her two grandchildren, Marie and Brian Goetsch. She was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Hoffmann. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 27th, at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, March 28th, at St Anne’s Catholic Church, 9001 Prairie Ridge Blvd, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Gentiva Hospice, 197 Chestnut Street, Burlington, WI 53105, would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Shirley’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Pat Trudell
March 26, 2015
I was so sorry to read of Shirley's passing. I have so many warm memories of her from the years we worked together and all the years we had our placers in Eagle River. So much fun and so many card games with her and Tom. She was a neat lady and she will ever be remembered in my prayers.
Renee Stopczynski
March 26, 2015
Dear Mike,Linda,Brian,and Marie, so sad to hear about Aunt Shirley. I will miss her greatly but will always have in my heart great memories. Forever when I make Schaum Tortes I will remember her. Drinking Hawiian Punch from those cool metal cups while sitting at the round kitchen table that had chairs that were on wheels! I remember her and mom taking me shopping for my first communion dress at south ridge mall and then going to Ferells for lunch. How her and Uncle Tom always came on Christmas Eve and some how always let Santa in while us kids were at the Christmas program. How when learning to play sheepshead she would help me know if I should call a partner or lead with trump. I remember the tall roaster that was in the hall in Kenosha and even more the great turkey or ham she would have in there. Or my favorite shirt she and Uncle Tom got us kids. "My aunt and uncle went to Las Vegas and all I got was this stinking T-shirt". And those $2 bills she would put in our valentines cards. But most of all how she was always there for the most important milestones in my life and Sundays at Grandma and Grandpa's house or her house or Aunt Janet's or Uncle Dans ,and yet another person in my life who lived her faith and set such and example. I will miss her.
Jan & Gary Seitz
March 26, 2015
Our sympathy goes out to the Goetsch family on the passing of Shirley. She was a great lady, had the privilege of working with her for many years at West Allis State Bank and then spent time with her and Tom while visiting Eagle River. She and Tom will both always be remembered.
Diane Phillips/Bob Hines
March 26, 2015
We are sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. We have many fond memories of Tom and Shirley and visiting them in Eagle River after Tom's retirement. Blessing to Mike and the rest of the family.