Shirley M. Futta

Shirley M. Futta, age 90 of Oshkosh, had her prayers answered, and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 25, 2021. She was born on August 13, 1931 in Red Wing, MN to the late Edwin and Bertha (Rutz) Krenz. Shirley was united in marriage to Robert Futta on August 18, 1951. They were married by Shirley’s uncle, Reverend Harold Krenz at Trinity Lutheran Church of Menasha. Shirley and Robert raised three children.

Shirley worked at various jobs including Spellman’s Marina, JC Penney, and Oshkosh Rehabilitation.
Shirley was a devoted member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Oshkosh. She was a Bible Class Leader for over 40 years at church and various senior facilities, and never missed an opportunity to share her faith with others. Shirley also enjoyed camping and traveling! She and Robert visited all 50 states and traveled abroad. Shirley was very involved with the family genealogy for both sides of the family and even went to Germany with her nephew Paul to see the homestead.

She is survived by her daughters, Debra (Steve) Frick and Sandra (James) Staerkel; daughter-in-law: Michelle Futta; grandchildren: Sara (Rick) Retelle, Joshua (Shannon) Futta, Marcella (James) Tyson, Chad Staerkel and Angela (Brian) Moore; great-grandchildren: Faith, Hailey, Mallory and Paige Wichman, Leah and James Tyson, Christian and Samuel Moore. She is further survived by her siblings: Carol Lauterbach, Geraldine Wolter and Corinne (Bill) Beard; sister-in-law: Jean (Robert) Roe.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Futta; son: Daniel Futta; brother: Wayne (Jill) Krenz; brothers-in-law: Rev. Kert Lauterbach and Wayne Wolter.

A funeral service for Shirley will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 370 Bowen St. on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM officiated by Rev. James Pemberton. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Masks are required at this event. Interment will take place at Peace Lutheran Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials will be established for Trinity Lutheran Church, and The Jesus Film Project.
Shirley's family would like to give a big thank you to the staff at Compassus Hospice for their incredible care and understanding and to the staff at Bella Vista for the care they provided her through the years.