Shirley Y. Blumer age 90 of Albany, Wisconsin died Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at her home with her family after a short illness. She was born May 19, 1924 in Albany Township the daughter of Vern and Blanche (Davis) Jones and graduated from Albany High School in 1941 and Whitewater Teachers College.
Shirley married William "Billy" Blumer on April 25, 1945 at Williamston, South Carolina.
Shirley was the first Green County Dairy Queen, School Teacher in Albany and Brodhead, was a Special Education School Bus driver, served on the Albany School Board, was a member of Albany Baptist Church where she was Sunday and Bible School Teacher, Lifetime member of Albany Historical Society, Albany American Legion Auxiliary for 62 years, Albany Alumni Association, and was Albany and Green County Cancer Chairman. Shirley farmed with her husband on the family farm all their lives and they Co-hosted Green County Dairy Days in 1992 and Wisconsin Farm Technology Days in 2007. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Surviving are her son, Keith (Teresa) Blumer of Albany; daughters, Rhonda (Alfred) Roenneburg of Albany and D'Anna Blumer of Janesville; grandchildren, Michelle (Jim) Wills of Middleton, Trent (Krishell) Blumer of Albany, Luke (Cheryl) Roenneburg of Cross Plains, Drew Roenneburg of Monona, and Molly (Chris) Babler of Monroe; great-grandchildren, Alex and Aaron Wills, Lauren and Evan Blumer, Owen, Ryan, and Ellie Roenneburg, and Rorie and Carlie Babler; and many Nieces, Nephews, and other relatives. She was predeceased by her Parents; husband, William; and daughter, Jacqueline Blumer.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 20, 2014 at Albany Methodist Church with Pastor Pat Soddy Officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Albany.
Visitation will be from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday at Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home 1455 Mansion Drive and N. 18th Avenue in Monroe.
A Memorial Fund is being established in Shirley's memory.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.
Shirley married William "Billy" Blumer on April 25, 1945 at Williamston, South Carolina.
Shirley was the first Green County Dairy Queen, School Teacher in Albany and Brodhead, was a Special Education School Bus driver, served on the Albany School Board, was a member of Albany Baptist Church where she was Sunday and Bible School Teacher, Lifetime member of Albany Historical Society, Albany American Legion Auxiliary for 62 years, Albany Alumni Association, and was Albany and Green County Cancer Chairman. Shirley farmed with her husband on the family farm all their lives and they Co-hosted Green County Dairy Days in 1992 and Wisconsin Farm Technology Days in 2007. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Surviving are her son, Keith (Teresa) Blumer of Albany; daughters, Rhonda (Alfred) Roenneburg of Albany and D'Anna Blumer of Janesville; grandchildren, Michelle (Jim) Wills of Middleton, Trent (Krishell) Blumer of Albany, Luke (Cheryl) Roenneburg of Cross Plains, Drew Roenneburg of Monona, and Molly (Chris) Babler of Monroe; great-grandchildren, Alex and Aaron Wills, Lauren and Evan Blumer, Owen, Ryan, and Ellie Roenneburg, and Rorie and Carlie Babler; and many Nieces, Nephews, and other relatives. She was predeceased by her Parents; husband, William; and daughter, Jacqueline Blumer.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 20, 2014 at Albany Methodist Church with Pastor Pat Soddy Officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Albany.
Visitation will be from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday at Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home 1455 Mansion Drive and N. 18th Avenue in Monroe.
A Memorial Fund is being established in Shirley's memory.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.