Shirley Ann Castelluccio

Shirley Ann Castelluccio, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025 at The Blake at New Braunfels in Texas. She was born on February 21, 1933 to James and Mary (Beard) Seelig in Dublin, Indiana. Shirley married Curtis Castelluccio in Richmond, IN in 1954, spending 64 loving years together until his passing in 2018.

She graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City, earned her BA from Earlham College and her master's from Indiana State University. Shirley was an elementary school teacher, teaching 4th, 5th, and 6th grade from August 1968 to May of 1991 at Hose Elementary School. She was a former member of the First United Methodist Church in Crawfordsville. Shirley and Curtis enjoyed sailing and weekends at Lake Ridinger. She also enjoyed tending to her vegetable garden, cross stitching, quilting and putting together jigsaw puzzles. Shirley later enjoyed going to thrift stores, searching for knick knacks as gifts for friends and family.

Shirley is survived by her three sons, Chris Castelluccio, Tony (Cathy) Castelluccio, and Cam Castelluccio; three grandchildren, Kimberly (Trey), Thomas (Julianna), and Nicolas; 2 great grandchildren, David and Noah; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Curtis; and her brother, Max Seelig.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Sanders Funeral Care, 315 S Washington Street in Crawfordsville from 11am until the time of the service 1pm. Burial will follow at Oak Hill North Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to Curtis. Share memories and condolences at www.SandersFuneralCare.com.