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Oct 27, 1936 - Jan 23, 2026
Norm and Valerie, so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. She and Carol were such wonderful, close friends that I was glad they included me in their friendship.
Shirley was such a fun loving and friendly person and I will miss being able to visit her when in the area.
Jo “Jody” Risch
February 03, 2026 | Vandalia, OH | Friend
We will miss your smiling presence and funny stories from your childhood at the holiday gathering we got to share with you.
Roy and Frances Reynolds
January 30, 2026 | Friend
Dear Norm and family,
Im so very sorry for the loss of your Mother, Shirley. She was a fun and kind woman. I have great memories of her and all the Sigma Phi Gamma ladies. My parents thought the world of both your parents. Love and prayers,
Jennifer Jagers Riegert
January 29, 2026 | Worthington, OH | Friend
Norm & family,
So sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a delightful person always had a smile. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Lois Dunn (Richardson)
January 29, 2026 | Millfield, OH | Friend
Shirley Joy Dupler, 89, of The Plains died Friday, January 23, 2026 at Ohio Health O’Bleness Hospital, Athens. Born October 27, 1936 in Chauncey, she was the daughter of the late Elmer James and Clara Christensen James.
A 1954 graduate of Athens High School, she had been employed at Midget Motors, Chapman Jewelers, and for 20 years at Dwight Rutherford Insurance.
She was a member of Alpha Chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Moose Lodge. She enjoyed cooking, shopping and trips to the casino.
Shirley is survived by her son and daughter in law, Norm & Valerie Dupler of Kettering; three grandsons, Alex Dupler, Jake Dupler and Zach Dupler all of Kettering; and many wonderful and caring cousins, friends and neighbors.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Norman Ralph Dupler.
A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, 24 Morris Ave., Athens, OH 45701 with a burial following at Athens Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Athens High School Band where Shirley had many fond memories of playing her saxophone with friends. Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.
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