Shirley Ann Puls

Shirley Ann Puls, 88, of Cuba City, WI passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 at Clark County Rehabilitation & Living Center in Owen, WI. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 2nd at the Haudenshield Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba City, WI; with Fr. Tom Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in the Shawnee Cemetery in New Diggings, WI. Family & friends may call on Saturday, August 2nd from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. The Haudenshield Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba City, WI is serving the family.

Shirley was born on April 9, 1937 to Dewey & Ina (Leggett) Heil in Cuba City, WI. She married George Redfern on November 16, 1957, he preceded her in death on January 5, 1991. She later married Tony Puls on September 13, 1997, he as well preceded her in death on October 17, 2011. Shirley worked as a Department Manager at Walmart, and was a school bus driver and an aide at the Cuba City Hospital. She was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Cuba City, WI. Shirley enjoyed camping & winters in Florida, where she gained many new friends. She loved playing cards and was an avid Cubs & Vikings fan. Above all, she loved spending time with family and friends, always quick with a comeback. She always made those around her feel special by never missing a chance to send a greeting card. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Shirley is survived by 4 sons: Mark Redfern of Cuba City, WI, Scott Redfern of Kokomo, IN, Kurt Redfern of Thorp, WI and Jay (Brenda) Redfern of Dickeyville, WI; 9 grandchildren: Brandon, Ashley (Alex), Melissa, Mitch, Jean, Marli, Taylor, Tori & Trina; 3 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Mary Jane Redfern of Hazel Green, WI; her late husband, Tony's children.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, George Redfern & Tony Puls, 4 siblings: Esther (Glen) Egan, Ruth (Doug) Hilvers, Norma (Ed) Kunkel & Doris (Warren) Kirk, and George's 4 siblings: Gene (Vayda) Redfern, Paul (Dorean) Redfern, Gerald Redfern & Maxine Hillary.

The family would like to thank all of Shirley's caregivers, especially, Lisa, for all of the care and compassion given to her for the past two years.

In lieu of plants & flowers, a Shirley Ann Puls Memorial Fund has been established.

Memorials may be mailed to:

Haudenshield Funeral Home
c/o: Shirley Puls Family
P.O. BOX 825
Cuba City, WI 53807