Shirley Ann Wiese, age 76, of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2009.

A celebration of life will be held at United Presbyterian Church in Wisconsin Dells on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Steve Keller officiating. Visitation with her family and friends will be Friday, March 6 from 6 � 8 p.m. at United Presbyterian Church and again on Saturday, March 7 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Shirley was born on Feb. 3, 1933 in Adams-Friendship, Wisconsin to Bernie and Hazel Needham. She was one of three girls with sisters Jeannette and Iris. Shirley was joined in marriage to James (Jim) Kenneth Wiese on June 4, 1955 and raised three children: twin sons Todd James and Douglas John, and daughter Carol Jean.

Shirley graduated with a teaching degree from the University of Milwaukee and spent several years teaching before starting her family. She was an active member of the United Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon, an Elder and the secretary of the church. Shirley had a passion for music and singing and was a long-time member of the church choir.

Shirley is survived by her loving husband Jim; son Todd (Dawn) Wiese; son Doug (Molly) Wiese; daughter Carol Wiese; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren and sister Jeannette (Darrell) Kurth. She will also be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Bernie and Hazel Needham and sister Iris Werner.

In lieu of flowers the Wiese family has asked that donations be made to: