Shirley J. Crum
Shirley J. Crum, age 75, of Adams, Wisconsin died Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Gundersen Lutheran
Medical Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in
Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Sam Downey will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday, July 10th from 10 a.m. until the time of service at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin at a later date.
Shirley was born January 10, 1946 in Mokena, Illinois to Louis L. and Mary (Marti) Armstrong. She married Frank L. Crum on April 10, 1965 in Adams, Wisconsin. Shirley worked at Badger Ordnance, 31 years at Castle Rock Container retiring in 2009, and at the Adams-Friendship Elementary School Cafeteria until March of 2020.
Shirley enjoyed gardening, baking, and spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Shirley was a member of Modern Woodman, IRAC, a leader at 4H for 47 years, and volunteered at the county fair for many years.
Memorials may be directed in Shirley’s memory to her family c/o Frank Crum Sr. (Frank Matrick) , 450 W. Grove Street, Adams, WI 53910
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Louis L. and Mary Armstrong; sister-in-law: Mary Schmidt (Kenny Hammond); and brother-in-law, Ken Solchenberger.
Survivors:
Husband: Frank (Frank Matrick) L. Crum Sr. of Adams, Wisconsin
Daughter: Greta L. (Stu) McGregor of Big Flats, Wisconsin
Son: Frank L. (Dora Rabideau) Crum Jr. of Adams, Wisconsin
Grandchildren:
• Tim T. (Ashley) Tuttle of Westfield, Wisconsin
• Tanner J. (Bailey Nichols) Tuttle of Adams, Wisconsin
• Tyler T. Tuttle of Adams, Wisconsin
• Christopher L. (Kaile) Crum of Adams, Wisconsin
• Ashley C. (Richard Wingo) Crum of Adams, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchildren:
• Preston
• Miley
• Austin
• Taneasha
• Timmy III
• Teaghan
• Ceaton
• Kenny
• Vaneassa
• Tyler Jr.
• Cooper
And one great-granddaughter on the way.
Sister: Nancy Akkerman
Sister: Patsey Falkner
Sister: Judy (Roy) Bronson
Sister: Jeanne (Rex) York
Brother: Louis Jr. (Cathy) Armstrong
Brothers-in-law: Melvin Matrick of Beloit, Wisconsin; David (Linda) Matrick of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin; and Mark Matrick of Adams, Wisconsin.
Sister-in-law: Marla Solchenberger of Adams, Wisconsin
And many nieces and nephews
Cat: Boots
Best and closest friend: Birdie (Rick) Johnson
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
My heart goes out to Greta and the family. I met Shirley a few times, she was very kind and such a friendly person. From what i have heard over the years of knowing Greta, her mom had a heart of gold. To her family , cherish your memories and continue to love her and share your memories as Shirley will live on through them. Prayers to all od you.
Prayers for Chris, Kalie and baby girl Crum for the loss of Grandma and for Shirley’s family and friends. 🙏❤️🙏 I worked with her for a short time at Castle Rock and she was such a kind lady. 😇 God’s comfort~✝️
So sorry for the loss of Shirley. She will be missed by many. I always liked to run into her because she always had a smile on her face. Sincere condolences to Frank and her family.
Shirley will be dearly missed I’m glad to of had the opportunity to get to know her on a personal and working relationship very easy-going and a hard worker She will never be forgotten
My deepest sympathy for Shirley’s family. Shirley was very easy going, and such a hard worker. She always had a smile on her face. I always enjoyed talking with her.
Rest in peace Shirley.
So sorry for your loss my thoughts an prayers are with all
We are so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. May God wrap his arm around you and help during this time.
My sincere sympathy to the family.
So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. Our condolences to her family. She was one of a kind. Friend, kind, giving, hard working and very loving person. Always smiling. She will be
!missed. RIP dear friend
Ron and Roma York
Sending thoughts and prayers.
Prayers to the family heaven has got a sweet angel
Such a kind hearted lady. She will be missed. Enjoyed working with her at castle rock and doing catering. My grandkids loved her as their lunch lady. Rip Shirley
So sorry to hear the news about Shirley. She was such a kind neighbor throughout my childhood. Rest in peace sweet Shirley. May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest…..
Rip Easy she was my elementary cook
I’m so sorry for your loss. Shirley was a wonderful woman and she will be missed
We are so very sorry for the loss of Shirley. She always had a smile, wave and kind words. She will be missed but always remembered fondly. Prayers for peace and comfort for her loved ones.
My condolences to all of the family and so sorry for your loss. Remember all the times we visited on your farm and visited on our farm. Cousins and through the years we did not see one another, but will never forget our times together . Love cousin, Nancy.
My deepest sympathy to Shirley’s family. Thoughts and prayers.
A cousin I had not seen in years but still family.
So sorry my deepest condolences to the entire family she was a great lady she will be missed by many.
Frank so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family
We will greatly miss Shirley. We are so sorry for you loss. I always enjoyed walking by your house and getting to talk with her. She was such a kind and loving person. Her legacy definitely lies in her care for her family.
She was a very special lady at Adams-Friendship Elementary School. She took are of our students and staff so well. She will be missed.
So sorry to hear about Shirley passing. She was an awesome lady with a heart of gold. She will be missed.
Worked with Shirley at school she was a wonderful person. She will be missed.
Frank, Greta and Hopper,
So sorry to hear of Aunt Shirley’s passing. My thoughts and prayer are with you.
Vickie
Enjoyed working with Shirley at the Rock. Like all who worked there Shirley Rocked.
Frank, So sorry to hear of Shirl’s passing.
So saddened to hear about Shirley I worked with her for several years at the box factory.I could have not known a much sweeter person always so kind and caring I know she will be forever missed.Sending hugs and prayers
so sorry to hear about Shirley I worked with her a few times at the school system always a smile on her face very nice lady our condolences to the family
Our Deepest Sympathy to the family. Such a wonderful lady and hard worker.
To the Family of Shirley C
Shirley was a very thoughtful , caring easy going gem she will be missed by all , I knew shirley for 47 years she always had a smile and ready to offer her fresh baked cookies to all.
She will be dearly missed, your memories will keep her alive, my sympathy gos out to entire family,
Richard & Julie Hamus