VERONA – Sheryl Lynn Pulver, of Verona, passed away on her birthday at the age of 69, with the comfort of her family by her side, on Tuesday, August 16, 2016.

The former Sheryl Holguin was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 16, 1947 to Julian and Geraldine (Cowdy) Holguin.

She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Armin Pulver, on November 23, 1965 in Sun Prairie, WI. Together they raised five children and were blessed with four grandchildren. They traveled to numerous places and explored the area supper clubs near and far.

Family was always most important; she was a homemaker while her children were young. She later worked at Copps grocery store for 25 years in Madison until retiring in 2014. She had many additional interests such as sewing and crafts as well as a gift for creating any meals from scratch and especially her mouth-watering desserts that were the highlight of many family gatherings.

She is survived by her husband, Armin, five children; Cliff of Madison, Scott of Oregon, Tanya (Chad) Muller of Dickeyville, Ryan (Nikki) of Verona and Dana (Alex Gilpin) of Madison. Four grandchildren; Reeve, Evan and Giana Muller, and Jade Pulver. Siblings Kevin (Rose) Holguin of Marysville, WA and Randy (Janelle) Holguin of Sun Prairie; and an uncle, Gordon (Joan) Cowdy of New Berlin, WI as well as many brothers/sisters in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. Sheryl was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Ryan Funeral Home, 220 Enterprise Dr., Verona. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2016 at the funeral home and also from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Burial will be at Sunset Memory Gardens followed by a reception at American Legion Post 385, 207 Legion St., Verona.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Home Health United & Hospice as well as the doctors at Dean Clinic for their loving and compassionate care. Especially nurses Stacy, Samantha (Sam) and spiritual/grief counselor Georgeann. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Sheryl’s name to Breast Cancer Recovery, 2800 Royal Avenue, Suite 210, Madison, WI 53713.

Mom was a very kind and caring soul who was always putting the needs of others before her own. She will be greatly missed.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Sheryl Pulver

August 16, 1947 - August 16, 2016

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