Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Shirley Gawel Obituary
Born on August 1, 1946, the beloved daughter of Roy and Ruth (Gerwing) Holz in Hartford, WI. Shirley moved to Lebanon, WI and graduated from Hustisford High School in 1964. In 1966, she moved to Milwaukee and attended M.I.T. for one year.
Shirley married Ray Gawel on June 8, 1968 and the couple moved to Massachusetts for one year while Ray finished his Naval enlistment, before returning to Milwaukee.
In 1976, Shirley started her own tax preparation service and worked passionately in that field until her retirement in 2018.
Over the years, Ray and Shirley lived in the communities of West Bend, Silver Creek, and Big Flats.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Ray; her daughter and best friend, Donna; her son, David; and her beloved granddaughter, Catherine.
Visitation Sat., Aug. 17, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. with service to follow at 1:30 p.m. at Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service (1315 W. Washington Street, West Bend).
Full obituary and Tribute Wall may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Gawel
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Shirley Gawel's name
Memorial Events
for Shirley Gawel
Aug
17
Funeral services provided by:
Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service - West Bend1315 W. Washington St., West Bend, WI 53095
How to support Shirley's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Shirley Gawel's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
