Shirley G Johnson Krueger of Wausau passed away from natural causes on October 12, 2020 at Aspirus Hospice House. Shirley was born January 27, 1925 to Julius A. and Loretta H. Johnson. She is survived by her four children, Kathleen A. (Roger) Sheppard, Rome GA; Robert E. (Susan) Krueger Jr., Wausau; Mary M. (Tony) Borchardt, Wausau; and Nancy E. (Ron) Krueger, Wausau; grandchildren, Lacey (Gibbens) Monteleone, Isaac Krueger, Morgan Borchardt and Ethan Krueger; two great grandchildren, Huntley and David. Shirley's parents and her brother Roger preceded her in death.
Shirley graduated from Wausau High School in 1943. Attended UW Madison for 1 year, majoring in Home Economics then transferred to the Stout Institute for the next year and a half at which point she choose to leave school to get married. Later returning to school and receiving her Associate Degree in Accounting in 1968 from North Central Technical Institute. Shirley went to work immediately for Able Distributing and remained there for 39 1/2 years before retiring in 2007 at the age of 82.
Shirley was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church. She served as Sunday school secretary for many years, was on the finance board and a member of Love Hope circle. Shirley loved to read and watch old classic movies. Among her various memberships and interests were the American Legion Auxiliary Montgomery Post Unit 10, bowling, gardening, traveling and Chinese food!
Per Shirley's wishes, there will be a private family gathering in lieu of a public funeral service.