Sharon Arbutus Mehlhorn

Sharon Arbutus Mehlhorn obituary, Green Bay, WI

Sharon Arbutus Mehlhorn

Sharon Mehlhorn Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reinke Funeral Homes - Green Bay on Aug. 14, 2025.

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Sharon Arbutus Mehlhorn, age 90, of Gillett, WI, passed away on February 28, 2024. She was born on July 7, 1933, in Cavor, WI, to Edward and Bertha (Bouck) Hess.
Sharon was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, known for her kindness, generosity, and loving nature. She was a woman of faith, deeply devoted to her family and God.
Sharon is survived by her children, Steven (Wanda) Mehlhorn and Cindy Mehlhorn (daughter in law); her grandchildren, Nikki, Adam (Amanda), Nathan, Breanna, Brenda, Timothy, Jonathan (Katie), Matt (Olivia), Katie (Cale); and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David A. Mehlhorn; sons, Daniel, Alan, and David W. Mehlhorn; granddaughter, Amy Mehlhorn; father, Edward Hess; mother, Bertha Hess; and siblings, Byron Hess, Virginia (Arlie) Barnes, and Vivian (Norbert and Ken) Grumman-Hannan.
Sharon was a graduate of Laona High School and had a successful career as a purchasing agent for Schreiber Foods and in accounting at Larsen's Food. In her free time, she enjoyed working on puzzles, knitting, crocheting, reading, and going out to eat with her family.
Sharon's legacy of love and devotion to her family will be cherished and remembered by all who knew her.
May she rest in peace.
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