Shirley Anne Kohl

Sis loved the time at the family cabin on Crooked Lake. Her favorite part of being at the lake was spending time with family and lounging on the dock. She was always in a hurry to get to the lake, and then, after putting away all the necessary parephenalia, would position herself on the dock.  Not known for her sense of direction, one of the only places Sis knew how to get to outside of Appleton was Crooked Lake. 

Following the passing of Clayton, Sis would spend her time with the “ladies who lunch” group, going on cruises and traveling. She was well-travelled and even rode in a helicopter while in Hawaii overlooking a volcano. She loved a challenge and could never be told she couldn’t do something! Other enjoyable activities included, square dancing, camping, and being a library mom. She was an avid rummage sale-er and puzzlemaker, and loved reading and knitting.

She is survived by her children: David (Traci Lappen) Kohl, Diane (Alvin Grambsch) Kohl, Daniel Kohl, Donna Gerken, Dennis (Jacquelyn Sassman) Kohl; grandchildren: Angela (Jason) Meier, Allison (David Pontow) Kohl, Annette Greenwald, Benjamin Holzschuh, Brianna Holzschuh, Faith Aznar, Jesse Kohl, Amber (Will Meyer) Gerken, Krystal Coon, Tegan Kohl, Dylan (Maryea Danischefsky) Kohl, Haley (Justin) Schott, Avery Zuleger, and Shyanne Zuleger. Her 17 great grandchildren and others to come will miss her snuggles. Shirley is also survived by her siblings: Jackie (Clarence) Stiltjes, Joy Maes, Joni (Ernie) Eberle, brothers-in-law Dr. Robert Kohl and Phil Brandt and sister-in-law Chloe Maes. She will also be greatly missed by close family friend Cris Barilli as well as many nieces, nephews, other family, neighbors and friends.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life Clayton, who has been waiting 31 years for her to return to his side; her parents, parents in law: Theron and Alice Kohl; siblings: Barbara “Boots”, Judy, William Jr “Skip”, Jeannie, Jillaine, and Terry “TJ” as well as brothers and sisters in law: Eugene, Marion (Rudy), and Jim (Bev). 

A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 1, at 11:00am at Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N Superior Street, Appleton. Friends and family may gather at the funeral home from 9:00am until the start of the service. Shirley will be laid to rest at Highland Memorial Park in Appleton.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton, especially the ICU nurses who cared for her.