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Shirley Schimpf Obituary
Bucyrus - Shirley Ann Swihart Schimpf, 82 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday May 10, 2021 at The Willows in Willard. Shirley was born on December 28, 1938 in Bucyrus. She was reunited with her husband of 52 years Carl Schimpf whom she married November 18, 1961. She was preceded in death by her husband on February 25, 2014 as well as her parents Wayne and Iona (Barth) Swihart; brothers Richard and Chuck Swihart; and sister Debbie McDonald.
Shirley is survived by her children Tim Schimpf and fiance Peggy Wurm, Doug and Kelly (Huffman) Schimpf, Rob and Kathy (Schimpf) Creel, and Steve and Tina (Williams) Schimpf; her greatest pride and joys-her grandchildren Robby and Brittney Creel, Kim Creel and Andrea Nitsch, Tori, Trissa, Courtney, and Ava Schimpf; great granddaughter Cooper Creel; and siblings Floyd (Ginny) Swihart, Faye Swihart, anc Chuck and Sharon (Swihart) Hart.
Shirley graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1956 and retired from the claims department of Ohio Mutual. She dedicated her life to raising her kids and being an active grandma, attending sporting events, concerts, swim meets, recitals, grandparent's days, and more.
In addition to being a devoted mother and grandmother, Shirley enjoyed traveling to Amish country, spending time with her friends, going out to eat, and collecting Precious Moments.
Shirley was loved and treasured as a mother, grandma, great grandma, sibling, and friend. Her memory will be carried on by her children and grandchildren as her influences and lessons will be missed. As Shirley wished her family will continue to love each other, protect each other, and be strong support systems for each other.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 1:00 pm in the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home with Dave Greenich II officiating, burial will follow in Lust Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation and expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com
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Nancy L Crum
May 14, 2021
I met Shirley at a Bible study. I'll always remember her smile and the joy she brought. She so loved her family and you could see that in the pictures she shared. She was a special daughter of the King. My sympathy to the family.
Rick Heckert
May 13, 2021
Sorry for your loss, In my prayers
Faye Swihart
May 13, 2021
Shirley has been my best friend for years and years--I Loved her so much--I rejoice that she is home with the Lord-- with no more sickness and Pain.. May the Lord Bless you all with His Peace---Love to all, aunt Faye
Sheila Christman
May 13, 2021
I had the pleasure of working with Shirley at United Ohio Ins Co. What a wonderful co-worker and person. She always had a smile for everyone. Rest in peace friend.
Randall Swihart
May 11, 2021
Aunt Shirley was so loving, caring, full of life and fun to be with. I always looked forward to our visits and always had fun. She is with the Lord now and I feel so blessed to have known such a wonderful person. I will forever love and miss my Aunt Shirley.
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