Shirley C. Bergner

Shirley C. Bergner
Menasha formerly of Appleton

Age 90, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2008 at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center. Shirley was born on June 19, 1918 in Appleton, daughter of the late Clifford and Clara (Olm) Smith. She married Laverne H. Bergner on June 28, 1941 in Appleton. Shirley enjoyed playing golf, cribbage, and bridge. Shirley and Laverne spent many winters in Texas until deciding to stay home all year round to be close to family. She is survived by her daughter, Sancee Joy (John) Riese; and her sister, Pat Schink, both of Appleton. Shirley is also survived by her grandchildren, Christopher, Julie, and David Riese, and Jeannie (Kevin) Stolzman; her great- grandchildren, Dustin, Joshua, Brittany, Andy, Brady, Shane, Ben, and Tanya; and her great-great-grandchildren, Annillesse, Nevaeh, Lydia, Jessa, Brianne, and Alexis. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Laverne, her sister, Jane Stoeger, and brothers-in-law, Norm Stoeger, and Conrad Schink.

Memorial services for Shirley will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH, 500 W. Marquette St., Appleton, with Fr. Thomas J. Farrell officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services. A memorial is being established.

The family would like to thank the staff at Oakridge Gardens for the wonderful care that was given to Shirley in her last days.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior St.
Appleton 739-1231
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