Beverly “Bev” J. Schirpke (nee Thorson) went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 10, 2024, age 91, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved Wife of the late Andrew J. Schirpke for 63 years. Loving Mom of Jon (Lou Anne), Jay (Jackie), the late Joel, Jeri Lynn Grosskreutz, Juli Ann (John) Beiswenger and Jack (Patti). Cherished Grandma of Jason (Lea), Heather (Dan), Jason (Sara), Jeff, Josh (Becky), Travis (Keri), John Paul, Jennifer (Nathan), Kirsten and Andy (Emily). Great Grandma of Dakotah (Rachael), Gabby, Carter, Shawn, Reese, Brody, Bella, Charleigh, Everlie, Vera, Joel and Silas. Sister of Ken (Nancy) and Lynn (Butch) Kuchenbeiser. Preceded in death by her parents Roy and Palma Thorson, siblings Peggy (Donny) Denk, Gloria (John) Bast, Roy Jr. (Seedy), Bernie (Ralph) Anderson, Larry (Carol), Twyla (Jerry) Kroening and Muriel Thorson.
After graduating from Marshfield High School in 1950, Bev worked as a secretary for the Superintendent of Schools in Marshfield and then at Northern Trust Bank in Milwaukee. She married Andy Schirpke on November 5th, 1955, and built a home in Menomonee Falls where they raised their 6 children. She enjoyed holidays and get-togethers with family, doing puzzles and watching mystery and Hallmark movies. She was devoted to reading her bible, going to church and always praying for others.
Visitation will be held at the Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin on Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 9:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Funeral Service at 11:30 AM. Burial will be held at Wisconsin Memorial Park.
Bev touched the lives of so many with her generosity and random acts of kindness, but nothing was more important to her than faith and family
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church-Menomonee Falls.
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