Shirley Mae Pritzl

January 5, 1941 - July 10, 2017

Shirley Mae Pritzl Age 76 of Park Falls, died on Monday, July 10, 2017 at her home in Park Falls, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 5, 1941 in Fifield, WI. to Fred and Ann (Svehla) Meier. Her early life and schooling were in Park Falls. On September 29, 1967, she married Donald W. Pritzl in Phillips, WI, and enjoyed a wonderful marriage of 43 years. After raising her children, she returned to college where she earned her Associates Degree in Accounting, with honors. She was employed as a Civil Servant, Accountant, Deputy Treasurer, and a host of other positions. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, volunteering with the American Legion Auxiliary and St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, gardening, reading, cooking, and teaching religious education. She also enjoyed spending time with her dog, Caliente, but especially enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, grand and great-grandchildren, and her Monday Night Yarn Group. She is survived by: (2)Children: Russell (Carole) Ciokiewicz of Gainesville, GA Patrick “PD” (Aimee) Pritzl of Park Falls. (4)Grandchildren: (4)Great-Grandchildren: Several foster children. (1)Sister: Barbara Slack of Park Falls. And many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Donald in 2010. Her son: Anthony “Tony” in 1994. Her brother: Don, (2)Sisters: Joyce Hintz, Marjorie “June” Brahmer. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at 11:00 am at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Park Falls. Fr. Shaji Pazhukkathara will officiate. Visitation will be held on Saturday July 15, 2017 from 9:00 am until the hour of service at the Church. Burial will follow at Nola Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Anthony's Pipe organ repair fund in her honor.  The Novitzke Funeral Home is assisting the Family.