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Shirley Ridgley Obituary

Ridgley, Shirley A.

Shirley A. Ridgley, 84, Green Bay, died peacefully early Monday morning, August 11, 2014, at home. Born July 5, 1930, in Green Bay, she is the daughter of the late Clarence and Evelyn (Fritsche) Wohlfeil. In her early years, Shirley was employed as an elevator operator at Prange's where she met her future husband, Dean Ridgley. She later worked as a housekeeper at the Midway Motor Lodge. Shirley frequently took walks to one of her favorite spots, the Southwest Branch Library. She will be remembered for her enjoyment of reading, walking and riding her bike, playing Solitaire, Scrabble, working crossword puzzles along with baking her famous raspberry and pumpkin pies.

Shirley is survived by three children and one son-in-law, Wendy and Joe Kunesh, John Ridgley, all of Green Bay and Heidi Ridgley of Washington, D.C.; four grandchildren, Ryan (Kelly) Kunesh and their children, Reese and Tyson, Howards Grove, Justin (Mary Beth) Kunesh, Milwaukee, Ashley Kunesh, Portland, OR and Dustin Ridgley, Green Bay; one brother and sister-in-law, Terrance and Lois Wohlfeil of Wautoma; former husband, Dean Ridgley; nieces and nephews, Barb (Paul), Kim (Mike), Linda (Dan), and Steve (Melanie); and other relatives and friends.

Visitation at St. Joseph Church, 1224 12th Avenue, Thursday (TODAY)) from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral. Funeral Memorial Mass, 10:30 a.m. TODAY at the church with the Rev. Ryan Starks officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. MALCORE (West) Funeral Home serving the family. Visit www.malcorefuneralhome.com to share a condolence with the family.

Shirley's family extends a special thank you to Unity Hospice, particularly Melissa, and also to Marlene Palmer, who assisted in making mom's life as comfortable as possible in her final weeks.

Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette from Aug. 12 to Aug. 14, 2014.
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Wendy, John, & Heidi, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom! She was a sweet lady. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Hugs, Terri Sot (Buschmann)

Terri Sot

August 16, 2014

Sorry for the loss of your mother, Heidi.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Shelly's mom Cornell

August 13, 2014

So sorry to hear about your loss. I wored many years at Midway with her ,she was a wonderful lady.

Mary Anne Stiegler

August 13, 2014

Terry, We're all sad to hear about your loss, God Bless her,Jay and all the Retirees

tim madden

August 13, 2014

Your light now shines in heaven Shirley Our lord is lucky to have you & I know you are looking down upon us who loved you dearly...Jennifer

Jennifer Bennish

August 12, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Shirley was a very kind and gentle person.

Kathy Meade-Kanikula

August 12, 2014

Rest in peace Shirley. Your were such a lovely woman.

Nancy Junot (Sauerhammer)

August 12, 2014

Shirley will be missed. She was an awesome neighbor to us for 11 years. We will remember her smiling face, reading books outside on the steps and the stories she would tell us about growing up. We had a common bond of Wittenberg/Sheply Wi. She told me that Sheply is where her family settled and I told her my dads family settled in Wittenberg. She would have treats for Hunter our 4 legged son. He loved going by her. Sometime we had to tell him to stop bugging her because he wanted to be around her. She was always sweet and a good listener. Shirley will truely be missed. She is now at peace and in the arms of our Lord. Peace be with you Shirley. Our condolences to her entire family during these trying times.

John, Becky and Hunter Kleczka

August 12, 2014

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