Shirley Stoltenberg

Shirley Stoltenberg

December 05, 1931 - August 31, 2025

Obituary

DeForest – I, Shirley Stoltenberg, passed away August 31st, 2025. I was born in Lodi December 5, 1931, to Ed and Dorothy (Babcock) Pulsfus. I attended K-12 in Lodi schools, graduating in 1949. In my senior year I met a wonderful man. We were married June 2, 1951. We had one son, Danny. I worked for Madison Drug Co., Beauty Supply, and Benjamin Plumbing Co. I went once a month with 4 friends for breakfast and played cards with 8 friends once a month. I also liked to go on day trips but most of all I enjoyed going dancing with Harold.

I am survived by my daughter in law Cam, grandson Michael L (Katrice), Great grandson Michael T, Step-great grandchildren Shelby and Casey McKernan, Sister in laws Marie Vent, Elaine Podoll (Keith), Louise Hamre.

I was proceeded in death by my husband Harold of 65 years, My son Dan, My parents, brother Ernie, brother David (Carol) Pulsfus, Brother in laws James Stoltenberg, Sam Hamre, Sister in laws Betty Pulsfus and Dorothy Stoltenberg, niece Tracy Hamre.

I wish to give thanks to my grandson Mike, who came over almost every day, Carol for coming once a week, and Marty who was always ready to take me to appointments, Barb and Larry for their visits, Keith, Elaine and Louise for lunch after service at church, Stoltenberg nieces and nephews, Pulsfus nephews, Pastors Schwertfeger and Scott for visiting.

A Funeral Service will be held for me at 11:00am on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church, W6906 County Rd K, with Pastor Scott Schwertfeger and Pastor Jacob Scott presiding. A visitation will take place from 9:00am until the time of service also at the church. Lunch will be served after the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church. To view my obituary and leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Windsor/DeForest Chapel
6924 Lake Road
608-846-4250

Events

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Visitation
Sat Sep 13, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Zion Lutheran Church • W6906 County Road K, Arlington, WI 53911
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Funeral Service
Sat Sep 13, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Zion Lutheran Church • W6906 County Road K, Arlington, WI 53911
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Karla Walker
Family •
I have known Shirley and Harold for many years. They were relation and dear friends of my mother and dad Carl and Ruth becker. We all adored Shirley and Harold so much and enjoyed their company. After Harold passed away Shirley joined my sister Gale and my mother on various weekend trips to do Christmas shopping. We had wonderful times together. I'm so sorry I didn't know of her passing or I would have been there to her funeral. Her family has my deepest sympathy and she will be a person greatly missed. I will let my sister know of her passing as well.
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Betty timm
Friend •
Betty , I met Shirley in 1953 . We shared many memories over the years.She was a wonderful friend
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Marty
Friend •
We had a lot of memories from our day trips to overnight trips to see a play and our monthly breakfast get togethers and card playing days. And to think our friendship began with a bowling ball in a couples league. She was a great friend and I will miss her. She’s dancing in the arms of her beloved Harold. Polka on you two!

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