Obituary of Shirley Ann Willkomm

Shirley Ann Willkomm, age 68, of Fort Atkinson, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at her home. Shirley was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 8, 1944, the daughter of William and Genevieve (Wysocki) Pawelski. On August 24, 1968, Shirley married William Willkomm. Shirley was a longtime employee of the Highsmith Company, retiring in 1994 as a supervisor. Shirley loved spending time with her grandkids and was an avid Matt Kenseth fan, bowler and golfer. Surviving are:Husband: Bill Willkomm, Fort Atkinson, WI, Children: Kelly (Dan) Olson, Fort Atkinson, WI, Tracy (Randy) Rector, Fort Atkinson, WI, and Todd (Melissa) Willkomm, Fort Atkinson, WI, Grandchildren: Malorie Rector, Matthew Olson, and Aubrey Willkomm, Siblings: Paul Pawelski, Milwaukee, WI, Mike (Frieda) Pawelski, Milwaukee, WI, Al (Pam) Pawelski, West Allis, WI, Pat Pawelski, Milwaukee, WI, and Bill (Debbie) Pawelski, Jackson, WI. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister-in-law Gail Pawelski. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at 11:00 AM at the Nitardy Funeral Home Chapel, 1008 Madison Ave.,Fort Atkinson,WI with Father Brian Wilk officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Friends may call from 4-7PM on Monday, November 19, 2012 at the Nitardy Funeral Home Chapel and after 10AM on Tuesday at the funeral home until the time of the services. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial to Rainbow Hospice, Jefferson, WI.