SHIRLEY VAN DYKE
January 25, 1933 - April 23, 2018
Obituary
Shirley G. Van Dyke, age 85, passed away early Monday, April 23, 2018. She was born January 25, 1933 to the late Ernest and Molly (Boehler) Kruse and grew up in Appleton, later moving to Neenah.
Shirley strived to live by two rules: “Be a good person,” and “Be responsible.” She leaves behind her three children: Peter Joseph (Nancy) Van Dyke and their son, Corey (Kaitlin); Jane Marie Van Dyke; and Linda Jo (Dan) Van Dyke. She is further survived by her sisters: Jean Seithamer; Ruthann Loehning; Helen Manser; and Molly Sue (John) Reuss; as well as many nieces and nephews; and her best friend, Marlene Dion. She was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Heckner.
A Memorial Service for Shirley will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Menasha's Westgor Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service.
In lieu of flowers, please come with a story about Shirley, and consider making a donation in her name to your favorite charity.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Shirley's sister Helen for all of her support and nurturing care throughout her final days.
Shirley's children were her pride and joy, and they will miss her dearly.