Shirley A. Zirk, 73, of Kendall passed away Monday, Oct. 29, at Heritage Manor in Elroy.
She was born April 26, 1939, to Gilbert and Agatha (Joas) Siebecker in Mauston and graduated from Mauston Madonna Catholic School in 1957. She then worked at the Mauston Garment Factory, Globe Union in Milwaukee and Ray-O-Vac in Mauston.
Shirley took over managing Siebecker’s Bar and Lanes in 1959, which eventually became Zirk’s Bar and Lanes in Kendall. She was an active sponsor of two men’s softball teams and one women’s softball team. She also drove milk truck and operated a successful catering business.
Shirley was united in marriage to Walter Zirk in 1963. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, babysitting grandchildren, giving rides to bicyclists on the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail and visiting with friends.
A very active community member, she served on the Kendall Village Board, was charter member who started the Kendall Fire Department “Firettes,” served on the Kendall Centennial Celebration committee, was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid in Kendall, held all offices in the Wisconsin Lutheran Bowling Association, was a member of the church and community choirs, was treasurer of the Senior Citizens Club, and organized the July 4 celebration softball tournaments.
Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Walter Zirk of Kendall; two daughters, Terri Schumann of Tomah and Cindy (Scott) Steinbrink of Berlin, Wis.; a son, William (Heather) Zirk of Soldiers Grove, Wis.; six grandchildren, Lukas Schumann of Tomah, Lance Schumann (Rachel) of Sun Prairie, Wis., Andrea Steinbrink (Jacob) of Germantown, Wis., Garrett Steinbrink of Berlin, Nathan Zirk of Soldiers Grove and Blake Zirk of Soldiers Grove; a brother, Ronald “Butch” (Linda) Siebecker of Elroy; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two infant brothers; and an infant grandson, Tyler John Zirk.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kendall, with Pastor Steve Neuman officiating. Burial will be in Glendale Cemetery in Kendall. Friends may call at the Picha Funeral Home in Elroy on Thursday from 4–8 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10–11 a.m. For online information, go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com.
