Shirley Marie Kongslie
Shirley Marie Kongslie, age 87, of Coloma, WI passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the home of her daughter Teresa (Douglas) Beaver, also of Coloma, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Shirley was born on December 9th, 1937 in Appleton, MN to Sigvart and Marion Helmine (nee Strom) Dahl. She grew up in Barrett, MN. Shirley married Dale Kongslie on January 1st, 1958. They both pursued their careers in education. Shirley received her teaching certificate in 1957 and her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education in 1974. She further achieved accreditation as a Special Education teacher. She was a caring and talented teacher and touched many lives throughout the years. She retired in 2003 as a first-grade teacher at Coloma Elementary School.
Shirley was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She taught all her grandchildren to swim and enjoyed spending time with them. She loved planting flower beds and scrapbooking. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need and always with a smile and a hug.
Shirley is survived by her three children: Mark (Kimmie) Kongslie, Amy (Michelle) Kongslie, and Teresa (Douglas) Beaver; six grandchildren: Justin (Kirsten) Slowey, Nathan Slowey, Hannah (Geno) Slowey, Peyton Slowey, Kylie (Luke) Kongslie, and Ryan (Breyanna) Kongslie; four great-grandchildren: Giovanni Quattrocchi, Harvey Salzwedel, Briggs Michael Slowey and Scarlett Beres. She is further survived by brother, Dean (Anne) Dahl and sister, Joyce (Clair) Nelson as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Shirley is preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Dale, who passed away February 1st, 2025, her granddaughter, Kendra Suzanne Kongslie, brothers: Vernon and James Dahl, her parents: Sigvart Dahl and Marion (Roy) Libke, along with numerous other family members.
A special thanks to St. Croix Hospice (Baraboo) for their wonderful care they provided, especially to Shirley’s nurse, Theresa, and CNA Tanya.
Memorial services will be held for Dale and Shirley at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home, Friendship, Wisconsin. Father David Bruener will officiate. Visitation will be at Roseberry’s Funeral Home on Friday, March 21st from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. A luncheon will follow at Moundview Golf Course.
They will be laid to rest at the Bloomfield Lutheran Cemetery in Upham, ND at a future date to be determined.
“Our mission in life is to live each day in the best way possible – not feeling sorry for the past or apprehensive for tomorrow. Enjoy what we have, now. “ – Shirley M. Kongslie
“Serve the Lord with gladness. Come before his presence with singing.” – Psalm 100:2
Shirley was an excellent first grade teacher and I was lucky to have the room next to her at Coloma Elementary. She was so patient and kind with her classes and she worked so hard trying to teach her classes how to understand and tell jokes. She was a wonderful role model. I’m sure she sensed that Dale had passed and chose to join him. Prayers to the family.
So sorry for your loss. She’s with Dale now the love of her life.
Our condolences to the Kongslie family so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard losing our parents. They were both wonderful people. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
RIP dear lady, condolences go out to the family of this WONDERFUL lady, Not only was she a co-worker with me for a while she was a GREAT teacher to our children. You will be very much missed dear lady.
It was truly an honor to know and take care of Shirley. I truly loved and cared for her and Dale both. I’m so happy they are together again! My prayers are with the family.