Shirley Cotter

1929 - 2014

Cotter, Shirley Ann

Shirley Ann Cotter, age 84, of Waldo, went home to be with her Lord with her family at her side on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at her home.

She was born on August 29, 1929 in Plymouth daughter of the late Ronald and Evelyn Juers. After losing her parents in a car accident, she was raised by her grandmother Norma Spieker and her step-grandfather Emil Spieker.

She attended Waldo Grade School and graduated from Waldo High School.

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Cascade.

On September 6, 1947 she married Roger Cotter at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Adell. He preceded her in death on September 9, 2009 after 62 years of marriage.

In addition to raising her children she also drove buss for Kvindlogs for over 30 years. In her free time she enjoyed spending time at the cabin in the woods, camping, reading, the Green Bay Packers, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by three children Robert (Donna) Cotter of Madison, Jean (Charles) Flunker of Waldo, Ann Cotter of Waldo, four grandchildren Richard (Rachael) Flunker of Town of Mitchell, Beth (special friend Ryan) Flunker of Waldo, Christopher (Heather) Cotter of DeForest, Sean Cotter of Madison, 3 great grandchildren Evelyn, Emma, and Flynn, one great granddaughter due in July, and her step-grandmother Leila Spieker. Her beloved dogs Bentley and Sara also survive her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson Daniel, and a sister Jean.

Memorial services will be held at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the Schneider Funeral Home in Plymouth with the Rev. Richard Bidinger, officiating. Friend may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3:30 PM until the time of service.

Online condolences may be sent through www.schneiderlifetributes.com