Geiger, Shirley

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• Obituary: 13 Sep 2009; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Shirley M. Treichel, 79, Appleton, passed away on Sept. 10, 2009, with her family by her side, after a courageous battle. She was born in Appleton on Oct. 15, 1929, to the late John and Lillian Geiger. Shirley married the late Carl "T-Bone" Treichel on Dec. 9, 1950, and he preceded her in death on March 15, 2000. She spent most of her life as a crossing guard for the City of Appleton, until her retirement in January of 2006. Shirley was a member of the Moose Lodge.
Shirley is survived by a son, Carl John (Margaret), Appleton; three daughters, Judy (Gary) Fryfogle, Appleton; Linda (Steve) Westphal, New Holstein; and Diane (Charlie) Pruitt, Kaukauna; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Treichel, Larsen; two sisters, Florella Stephan, Black Creek; Betty Young, Clintonville; two brothers, Elmer (Bev) Geiger, Appleton; Roy (special friend, Corkey); 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Amy and Connie Geiger. She is further survived by a very special friend, Sharon Mueller; and many nieces and nephews.
Shirley is preceded in death by her parents; husband, T-Bone; a son, Gary; two brothers, Gene and Kenny; brothers-in-law, Vernon Young and Bill Stephan.
A memorial service for Shirley will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at Valley Funeral Home with Pastor Leon Knitt officiating. Friends may visit the family from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
The family would like to send a special thanks to Dr. Duppler, Dr. Vogt and the 4th floor South at AMC. Also a special thanks to Cherry Meadows Hospice, especially Sue, Peter and Carla.
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Appleton, WI 54911
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Shirley married Treichel, Carl 9 Dec 1950. Carl (son of Treichel, Benjamin and Lambie, Leona) was born 20 Jul 1927; died 15 Mar 2000. [Group Sheet]