On November 18, 1945, Shirley was married to John B. Schiessler. The couple lived in Hooper, then due to John's employment with Omaha Public Power District, the couple moved to Valley in 1960, to Ralston in 1968, to Gretna in 1972, and in their retirement years, they moved to Fremont in 1998.
When living in Hooper, Shirley was the organist for Grace Lutheran Church for several years. She was also an organist while living in Valley, and she taught piano and organ while living there. And she worked as a dental assistant when living in Gretna.
Shirley is a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Fremont. She is a Past Matron of Friendship Chapter No. 122, Order of Eastern Star of Hooper. She was an avid sports fan, especially baseball, and she was a cornhusker fan.
She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 sisters.
Survivors: husband - John
2 daughters - Kay and husband Brent Scott of Papillion
Julie and husband Larry Carlisle of Odessa, Texas
1 son - Jack and wife Sheryl Schiessler of Plattsmouth
9 grandchildren
7 great grandchildren
A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Monday (Nov. 22nd) at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Michael Thomas officiating. Memorials are suggested to St. Labre Indian School in Ashland, Montana, Salem Lutheran Church in Fremont, and Friendship Chapter No. 122 Order of Eastern Star of Hooper.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(10)
Karen Bonenberger
Louisville, Ne Monday, November 22, 2010Randy & Marilynn Finlay
Millard, NE Monday, November 22, 2010 J.B., Kay, Julie, Jack and Family. I have so many fond memories of Shirley in your Valley home. It's been a long time since seeing all of you, but I will always cherish the times in childhood. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your loss. Randy & Marilynn FinlayLaura and Bruce Smith
Omaha, NE Sunday, November 21, 2010 There are so many different ways to look at a Grandmother. Loving, caring, compassionate, sweet, forgiving, genuine, wise, and most of all, always there when you needed her. Grandma Shirley was definitely a whole lot more. Not only did she love each and everyone of her children, grand children and great grand children, she filled in as a Grandmother to others. This woman had an impact on many peoples lives, and I am sure they are better for it. We were all fortunate to have her in our lives and know she will always be watching over us.Adrienne (Weeth) Widick
Lincoln, NE Sunday, November 21, 2010 My condolences for your loss. May your memories be a comfort.Mitchie Rush
Odessa, Tx Sunday, November 21, 2010 I'm so thankful for having the opportunity get to know your mother, Julie. She was such a special woman. I'll miss her. May God Almighty comfort you as you grieve. Much love, MitchieTom and Joyce Lind
Papillion, NE Sunday, November 21, 2010 It has been a long time since we have seen Shirley, but we always thought she was a very nice lady. We enjoyed her and her family very much. She had a very kind soul and was always happy to see us. We are so very sorry that she has passed and I know her family will miss her so very much. God Bless Shirley and also her family.Jeff and Richelle Schreiber
Plattsmouth, NE Sunday, November 21, 2010 Our thoughts and prayers are with the Schiessler Family .Dona Freeman
Beatrice, Ne Saturday, November 20, 2010 was a very good neighborLeslie (Farnam) Honeycutt
Fremont, NE Saturday, November 20, 2010 Shirley always commented how much she liked my fern leaf peonies in the spring. I will think of her every time they bloom from now on. I've missed seeing her caring for her on plants on her deck, this past year, and chatting in the back yard. My sympathies to her husband and all the family. LeslieKris Morris
Cedar Bluffs, Saturday, November 20, 2010 I was saddened to hear of Shirley's loss. She was one of our very favorites at the clinic. My prayers are being lifted up to you, J.B. and your family. Kris - from clinic in Valley