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Sharon K. Skeens

March 2, 1945 — August 29, 2020

Sharon K. (Hirnschall) Skeens, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2020 with family by her side.

Sharon was born on March 2, 1945, in Merrill, WI to the late Frank and Alice (Kufahl) Hirnschall. She graduated from Merrill High School in 1963. After graduating, she began her career in the military in the United States Navy as a Storekeeper during Vietnam serving from 1964-1967. After that working for Guardian Life Insurance until her retirement . On April 9, 1966, Sharon married Lowell Skeens. They were married 48 years prior to his passing and raised their pride and joy, Michael.

Sharon was a longtime member of American Legion 38 and was an artist at heart enjoying gardening, painting and reading. She enjoyed her close family, bingo, playing cards and the Green Bay Packers.
In earlier years she loved to take trips with Lowell across country to visit family and they loved to ride his gold wing motorcycle. Above all, she deeply loved family and many beloved pets over the years.
Sharon is survived by her grandaughter, Brandi Skeens; her sisters, Diane (John) Rell and Marcia (John) Dalke. She will be further missed by numerous dear nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her cherished son, Michael; siblings, Robert Hirnschall, Elliot Hirnschall and Marjorie Kapitzke;  in-laws; and a nephew.

Due to the current circumstances, a PRIVATE Visitation and Funeral Service will be held for Sharon on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. You may view the service via Livestream by visiting this page at 3 PM on that day.

A PUBLIC Celebration of Life for Sharon will be held from 4-7pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at the Stone Toad Bar & Grill, 1109 Oneida St, Menasha, WI . The Livestream will be available for viewing at Stone Toad at 3 PM as well if you wish to arrive early. A PRIVATE  burial with Naval Military Honors will be held Wednesday, September 2.

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

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1109 Oneida St, Menasha, WI 54952

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