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Shirley Mae Olson, devoted grandmother, aunt, friend, age 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep and entered her heavenly home on Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was born on November 1, 1934, the only child of Willis and Frances (Hallock) Erdmann.

From a young age, Shirley developed a deep love for animals—especially poodles. She had many ‘favorite’ pet dogs over the years, most recently Mani. Shirley also enjoyed a successful career in real estate; antiquing; and she spent countless hours tending her beloved apple orchard. 

On May 26, 1983, Shirley married the love of her life, Harley Olson. Together, they enjoyed traveling with their most memorable trips ‘out west’, to Hawaii, and locally to Door County until Harley’s health declined at which time Shirley lovingly cared for him until his death on January 3, 2010. Shirley was also preceded in death by her parents, and she endured the heartbreaking loss of her three sons, David, Steven, and William Wruck; She was also preceded in death by in-laws Glenn and Elaine (Olson) Olson, Byron “Barney” and Helen (Olson) Bacon; and Joseph Olson, and nephew and niece Daniel and Elayne (Hilger) Olson.

Shirley is survived by her grandchildren: Brian (Brooke) Wruck, Ashley (Nick) Swan, Dennis (Amber Dutter) Wruck, Andrew (Lisa Lund) Wruck, and Sara Sheleski; great-grandchildren, Kody, Brayden, Emma, Ben, Gabriela, and Steven. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Carla Olson; nieces and nephews, Mary Murvine, Matthew Olson, Jonathan (Shelley) Olson, Theodore (Jennifer) Olson, Thomas (Susan) Olson, Charles Olson, Holly (fiancé, Mark Johnson) Olson; and many great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends. 

Shirley was a longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester where a private family graveside service will be held to celebrate her life.

Shirley’s family extends many thanks to the staff at American Grand Assisted Living and Compassus Hospice for their thoughtful, loving, and compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be given to Fox Valley Lutheran High School or the Neenah animal shelter in her memory. 

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 

Mueller Funeral Home-Winneconne is assisting the family. If you wish, please submit online condolences/memories to muellerfh.net.