Shirley A. Schiessl

Shirley Ann Schiessl (nee Goshorn), beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, July 16, 2022, on her 82nd birthday.
Shirley was preceded in death by her father Elwyn Goshorn, and her mother Athena “Malscheski” nee Katham. Shirley was also very close with Verona Haedt, who Shirley often referred to as a “second mom”, who passed away in 2009.
Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her sister Joan Larsen, three children; Lisa (Chris) Juedes, Lori (Paul Straka) Schiessl, and Michael (Luke Gerrits) Schiessl, as well as her two grandchildren, Joshua (Jenna) Hiland and Jennifer (Guy Panske) Hiland. She is further survived by 6 great-grandchildren, Alayna Kroll, Elora Hiland, Roman Hiland, Henrik Hiland, Moiraine Hiland, and Credence Panske.
She is also survived by close friends: Barb Anklam, Pat Hlavacek, Joyce Holmes, Cookie Schneider, and many others. A special mention for Luke Gerrits, who was so kind and helpful to Shirley during the last months of her life.
 Shirley started as a nurse's aide at Parkview Health Center in 1968. Many loved lifelong friends were made during her career there. In 1998, she graduated from FVTC with an associate degree in nursing, with high honors, and worked her remaining years as an RN. She retired on her birthday in 2002. 
Shirley most enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed cooking and was usually the one to plan holiday festivities. She was an avid reader, and often swapped books with friends. She enjoyed traveling after retirement and spoke especially fondly of her trip to Alaska. In later years, she enjoyed weekly outings to the movie theater with friends.Shirley was a kind soul who will be sorely missed.
 An honorable mention would like to be made to the wonderful staff at Heartland Hospice, for the excellent care Shirley received at the end of her life. A celebration of life is scheduled for September 28th at South Park in Oshkosh, Shelter #1, from noon-8pm. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to the Oshkosh Area Humane Society in Shirley's name.