Shirley Gloria Neeck Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Shirley Gloria (Paul) Neeck, age 93, peacefully went to live with her heavenly Father on Friday, October 27th. Shirley was born on October 22, 1924 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Alfred, (A.W.) and Marie (Hill) Paul. She attended Marshall High School though 11th grade in Minneapolis until their move to Superior, Wisconsin in 1940. She graduated from Superior Central High School in 1941 at the age of 16, as she was promoted to the next higher grade level when she was younger. She then attended Superior State Teachers College with a major in English, Math and a minor in Art. Her first teaching job was in Frederick, WI. After 1 year in Frederick she moved to Park Falls to begin teaching English, Math, and Art to the Jr. High students in the Washington School. While in Park Falls she met the love of her life, Herman (Poosty) Neeck. They were married on July 9, 1949 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Superior. At that time teachers were not allowed to teach when they got married so she had to put her teaching career behind her. Shirley was an excellent homemaker, known for her great taste in decorating, her love of cooking, along with her love of her children. Her children always came home from school smelling the delicious smells of dinner and dessert. Shirley was originally involved in 2 bridge clubs which began in the early 50s, a cub scout leader, and in her reading club. She was very active in her church being a Sunday School teacher and on various boards. She also took care of the bookwork for Sam Neeck & Sons for many years. During her first years in Park Falls, she became best friends with JoAnn Gehrman, Frosty (Betty)Vuchetich, and Marge Vuchetich. To this day she still enjoyed her friendship with these wonderful ladies. Shirley will always be remembered for her love of God, family, and care for others. Kind words and unconditional love for her children and their friends were always a part of her life. Her Grandchildren meant the world to her and she loved to spend time with them. She is survived by her loving children, Timothy (Elaine) Neeck, Barlett, Tennessee; Kristin (Jon) Wirsing; Colleen (Dik) Patterson; and Thomas Neeck, Park Falls; 6 grandchildren, Megan and Benjamin Neeck, Simon (Wendy) Fuhrman, Timothy (Jaimie) Patterson, Cynthia, and Matthew Patterson; two great grandchildren, Madigan and Quade Fuhrman; sister-in-laws, Lillian, Rosie & Betty Neeck, numerous nieces and nephews who she loved dearly, and other relatives and friends. She was preceeded in death by her parents, her husband, Herman, of 55 years of marriage in 2004, 1 brother, Ralph Paul, sister-in-laws, Eleanor (Yanda) Paul, Geraldine (Neeck) Benedict, Ginger (Neeck) Johnson, brother-in-laws, Leland, Gerald (Farmer), and Samuel Neeck, and one grandchild, Nicolas Ryan Patterson. Visitation will be from 9:00 – 11:00 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church on Friday, November 3rd, 2017 with the service following at 11:00 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Park Falls. Christian burial will follow at Nola Cemetery. Novitzke Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her the rewards she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” Proverbs 31: 30-31

Shirley Gloria Neeck

October 22, 1924 - October 27, 2017