Photo courtesy of BECKER RITTER ELMBROOK FUNERAL HOME
Brookfield, Wisconsin
(Nee Reiff) Of Wauwatosa, passed away on March 18, 2015 at the age of 89.
Devoted wife of Ed Drexler, loving mother of Laura (David Dreis) Drexler, Mary Jo (Bill) Ehrke, Tom Drexler and the late Dan Drexler. Proud grandmother of Leah, Joe (Toya), Anna, Kasey and Cal.
Shirley was actively involved in the Cathedral Women?s Shelter and Gesu Social Ministry. She worked as school secretary at Pius XI Catholic High School and St. Joseph Grade School.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 24 at Church of the Gesu, Milwaukee (1145 W. Wisconsin Ave) from 3 PM until the time of memorial mass at 6 PM.
The family wishes to thank St. Camillus Assisted Living and Hospice staff for their compassionate care, special thanks to Mona and Stephanie.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Camillus Foundation, Pius XI Catholic High School or Church of the Gesu.
I worked with Shirley at the Homeless Shelter. She was an inspiration to all that met her. Love & Peace to Shirley and the rest of your family.
Mary Jo Nietupski
August 11, 2015 | Glendale, CA
Dear Family of Shirley,
My deepest sympathy in your loss of Shirley. I'm a member of St. Benedict the Moor Parish and worked with Shirley in our Downtown Parish Collaboration during the 90's and early 2000's. What a fun and generous-hearted woman she was! My heart feels happy whenever I think of her. May she enjoy her first Easter in heaven! And may you all be deeply comforted in your loss. Peace to all of you, Sister Helen Gourlay, BVM
March 28, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers
Linda Brent
March 25, 2015 | Milwaukee
Mary Jo and Family,
As a Pius XI student, my memories of your Mom are all happy ones. She was the smiling, welcoming face in the office and always had a kind, supportive word for all. May you find comfort in all of the memories shared, here, and in the hearts of your family and friends. Her spirit lives on.
Catherine Barbian Adams
March 25, 2015 | East Troy, WI
Dear Drexler Family,
My love and prayers.
Sincerely,
Tom Diciaula
March 25, 2015
Ed
We are very sorry for your loss. You and Shirley were great neighbors in Ravenswood. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim & Theresa Sandy
March 25, 2015 | Wauwatosa, WI
My deepest sympathy to Ed and the family. I offered mass this morning in her memory
Rev. John Scheer, SAC
March 24, 2015 | Elkhorn, WI
To Laura and the Drexler Family - Saying prayers for you all. May your grief become your peace.
Christine (Schmanski) Gallas
March 24, 2015 | New Berlin, WI
Mary Jo & Family,
Your mom was an awesome lady. I have such great memories from years ago. She always made me feel welcome, like part of the family. My heart feels happy when I think of mom Drexler! God Bless you all as you celebrate her life.
Bob Werner
March 23, 2015 | Mukwonago, WI
