Drexler, Shirley T. (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.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Mar. 20 to Mar. 22, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Drexler

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21 Entries

Mary Jo Nietupski

August 11, 2015

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.

March 28, 2015

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

Linda Brent

March 25, 2015

So very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers

Catherine Barbian Adams

March 25, 2015

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.

March 25, 2015

Dear Drexler Family,

My love and prayers.
Sincerely,
Tom Diciaula

Jim & Theresa Sandy

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.

Rev. John Scheer, SAC

March 24, 2015

My deepest sympathy to Ed and the family. I offered mass this morning in her memory

Christine (Schmanski) Gallas

March 24, 2015

To Laura and the Drexler Family - Saying prayers for you all. May your grief become your peace.

Bob Werner

March 23, 2015

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.

Carol Marie Haag, SDS

March 23, 2015

To the Drexler family

I taught at Pius XI. Shirley was a compassionate, caring presence in the main office.

May you be at peace at her entrance into eternal life.

Sondra Doolittle

March 23, 2015

Ed,
I am so sorry to hear about Shirley's passing. My thoughts were with her today only to learn of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please know that I share such fond memories of you and Shirley and have missed your visits to Colorado.

Kathleen Walter

March 22, 2015

I am so sorry to learn that Shirley is another member of our family to leave us and join God and the other Carey/Drexler/Reiff's in heaven. She is no longer suffering and is enjoying a wonderful place. She was such a wonderful "Confirmation God Mother" and I will always remember that day. Unfortunately we have not been able to visit with each other recently, and I will always regret that. Just know that I think of the Drexlers often and you are always in my prayers. God Bless You All.

Larry Siewert

March 22, 2015

Ed, you and Shirley have been/are such great folks to so many people including me. Nancy and I are I FL now so can't make the celebration on Tuesday, but we will be with you in spirit and prayer. So sorry for you, Laura, and Tom, the two of your kids I know.

Patricia Crowley

March 22, 2015

Tom, our community is holding you and your family in prayer. Blessings, Patsy

March 21, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Know we are thinking of all of you and hoping that happy memories of your mom bring you comfort at this time.
The Demet family

How lucky I was to have a grandma like you. I will keep you with me forever. I love you.

Kasey

March 21, 2015

Julie Troiber

March 21, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Bobbi Mehigan

March 21, 2015

I will miss you so much. But I know you are at peace. I will remember the good times we had, and all the funny things we said and did.

March 20, 2015

I will miss you so much mom. You were the best.

Love,
Mary Jo

Fr. Marv Knighton

March 20, 2015

Dear Ed & Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with the passing of your wife, mother and grandmother. Shirley has struggled with health issues these past years and you Ed have been faithful, as well as the children in tending to her care. It is our faith that summons us to believe that Shirley's "life is simply changed not ended." I hope that aspect of our faith strengthens you at this time. I hold you in prayer.

In the Risen Christ,
Fr. Marv Knighton

March 19, 2015

The Staff of Becker Ritter Funeral & Cremation Service would like to thank you for allowing us to serve your family and would like to extend our deepest and most heart-felt condolences.

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