Shirley Rogge Obituary
(nee Mulder)
On September 14, 2025, we said goodbye to our mom, grandma, and friend, Shirley Rogge. Born on June 22, 1947, in Milwaukee, Shirley lived a life filled with love, laughter, and simple joys. She was the daughter of Wilma, and grew up alongside her siblings Tom, Terry, Luann, Delbert, and Karen.
Shirley married the love of her life, Patrick, with whom she shared many years and memories until his passing. Together, they raised two children, Scott and Sue, who were always the center of her world. Her heart grew even bigger as she welcomed her grandchildren-Brandon (Panou), Aliyah, Ava, and Kinsley-and later her great-grandson, Julian, who brought her endless smiles.
Shirley had a gift for finding joy in life's simple moments. She could spend hours with a word search puzzle and never missed a good bingo game. What mattered most to her, though, was time with her family-whether in laughter, conversation, or just being together.
She leaves behind a family who will carry her memory with love, gratitude, and stories that will be told for generations.
A celebration of Shirley's life will be held on Saturday, October 18, at CHURCH AND CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 1875 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield.
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