Shirley M. Howard

May 2, 1929 - September 25, 2024

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Krause Funeral Home New Berlin

12401 West National Avenue

New Berlin, WI 53151

Monday 9/30, 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Krause Funeral Home New Berlin

12401 West National Avenue

New Berlin, WI 53151

Monday 9/30, 5:00 pm

Memorials can be made to the Badger Kart Club, Howard Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Shirley M. Howard (nee Polzin) passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024, age 95.

Loving mother of Henry Douglas (Margery) Howard, Jean (James) Sagan, Debora Howard, Mary (Dean Cannestra) Howard and Carol (Anthony) Blend. Grandmother of Gregory Hutton, Angela Howard, Brian (Mary) Howard, Jeffrey (Angela) Howard, Paul Feyertag, Sierra Feyertag, Nicholas (Sarah) Tetzlaff, Abigail Hanna, Natalie (Mike) Schwobe, Joseph Cannestra, Benedetta Cannestra, Beau Blend and Bashir Fotouhi. Further survived by her great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Beverly Polzin; and many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Howard, Sr; and son, Robert Howard, Jr. and an infant son; her parents, Rose and Henry Polzin; and step-mother, Lucille Polzin. Also preceded in death by her sister, Verna Arbeiter; brother, Arnold Polzin; and her in-laws, Jean and Bill Brown and Thelma and Art Dignin.

Shirley’s first job after high school was working at a Savings & Loan Company, where she received several certificates. She was a stay-at-home mom for many years while her family was growing. It was not unusual to have other family or friends join us for meals. She was a second mom for many of our cousins and friends. She worked odd jobs, part-time at the Cheese Guild and Auggie’s Pizza in the evenings. After all her children were school age, she became the materials management clerk at Inland Steel, where she worked for many years.

Shirley received many awards and accommodations over her lifetime, including an award from the West Allis Fire Department for saving eight children from a house fire. She was extremely active in the Badger Kart Club, spending many Sundays going to Dousman, for over 65 years. During that time, she worked registration, scoring, the concession stand, and became a lifetime member of the board of directors. Her many awards included the President’s Award, Jim Clark Memorial Award and induction into the World Karting Hall of Fame.

Shirley enjoyed vacations with her family, traveling frequently to South Carolina, to the Pink Shell Resort in Florida, and other destinations included Italy, England and “up north”. While she travelled to many locations, she never had a driver’s license and was a master at making sure she had transportation to wherever she needed to go. In her spare time, Shirley loved to bake, playing cards and dominos with her lady friends, and enjoyed time with her family.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM – 4:45 PM on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue in New Berlin. Time of Remembrance at 5:00 PM.

Memorials can be made to the Badger Kart Club, Howard Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Krause Funeral Home New Berlin

12401 West National Avenue

New Berlin, WI 53151

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Monday 9/30, 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Krause Funeral Home New Berlin

12401 West National Avenue

New Berlin, WI 53151

Map

Monday 9/30, 5:00 pm

Memorials can be made to the Badger Kart Club, Howard Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Shirley M. Howard (nee Polzin) passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024, age 95. Loving mother of Henry Douglas (Margery) Howard, Jean (James) Sagan, Debora Howard, Mary (Dean Cannestra) Howard and Carol (Anthony) Blend. Grandmother of Gregory Hutton, Angela Howard, Brian (Mary) Howard, Jeffrey (Angela) Howard, Paul Feyertag, Sierra Feyertag, Nicholas (Sarah) Tetzlaff, Abigail Hanna,Continue Reading

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I cleaned for Shirley when she lived at Cedar Glen. She was a good client and a good person. My condolences to all her family and friends today.

RIP Shirley, I have so many good memories of family meals and time spent with you and your family.Love to all!

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My heart goes out to the whole family. I know surely for a long time as we supported the racers at badger cart club. Form a special bond and included me taking her to her doctors appointment and driving her back-and-forth to the track every week for about 5-6 years. I had the pleasure of serving as the volunteer coordinator at badger as well as a board member for five years. She always has a very special place in her heart and was always so openly willing to share her family with me and my husband, Bob, Janecek. My heart goes out to the family, and all those that feel the absence of Shirley in their lives.

Your beautiful spirit and loving, wonderous memories will always be with us, as the rays of life shined greatly from you with all of us" kids". You were truly a second mom and we were all grateful to have you, each other, and loving memories to carry on and share.

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So sorry for your loss!! Much love and prayers!! The times we visited when we were kids I'll never forget!! Your mom was the Greatest!! My mama and your mom always stayed in touch...Love to u all!!

Though a distant relative, Shirley was so kind in my time of need after basic training when I visited. Prayers over the family's loss of such a wonderful, caring Lady. With Sincere Sympathy, Steve Caldwell

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.

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