SHIRLEY MAY ZUEHLKE, 87, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, died February 10, 2020 from complications of pneumonia.
Shirley was born to James & Mabel (Krenz) Booen on December 22, 1932 in Woodside Township, Todd County, MN. In her younger years she was, and loved being, a Nanny. Later she was a waitress at Woolworths and then started working at McDonalds where she worked for 30+ years and retired in 2008.
Shirley married Wesley Zuehlke on August 22, 1964, and was married for 23 years until Wesley passed away on September 14, 1987 from complications of lung cancer.
Shirley was a loving mom, grandma, mother-in Law, sister, aunt and friend.
She loved people and her smile and laughs were infectious. She made friends wherever she went.
When she wasn’t spending time with her kids or grand kids she was playing cards, Bunco, Bingo, puzzles or getting her nails & hair done. She was always up to having a good time and never skipped a beat.
We will miss her beautiful face, laughter and stories. We know she was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by her son Kevin, siblings and many friends.
Shirley is survived by her daughter Robin Walters (Steven) of Oakdale, MN; son Rodney Booen of Mpls, MN; grandkids Tayshia Zuehlke (Paul), Lexi Zuehlke, Devin (Rasheeda) Walters & Katie (Brad) Rosebrock; great grandchild Nora Rosebrock; daughter-in-law Nancy Zuehlke Dockter; brothers Donald Booen & Lyle Booen; sisters Avis Robbin, Gloria Martin & Nora Booen; many nieces & nephews.
Her last words were: She lived a “Fun Long Life”, and she made sure to tell us how much she loved us.
A special thank you to the staff of Good Samaritan in Maplewood for the kind and attentive care given to Shirley.
Visitation will be held from 2:30-3:30 PM and Funeral Services will start at 3:30 PM at Sandberg Funeral Home, 2593 E. 7th Ave., North St Paul, MN on Saturday, February 15, 2020.