Shirley M. Goetz

Shirley Goetz, age 79, of Princeton, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin.  She was born in Milwaukee on November 26, 1937, a daughter of Joseph and Marie (Koenig) Hautz.  Shirley married Michael Goetz on July 9, 1960, at St. Gerard's Catholic Church in Milwaukee.  For 37 years, she worked for the Allen-Bradley Company in Milwaukee as an assembler.  She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, and visiting with family and friends.  She also enjoyed and loved her pets. 

Shirley is survived by her husband, Michael Goetz of Princeton; 2 sons, Michael (Diane) Goetz of Montello, Gregory (Kelly Barari) Goetz of Grafton; 2 grandchildren, Michael (Beth Czerkas) of Portage, Marcus Goetz of Montello; great grandson, Madix Goetz; brother-in-law, Gary Goetz of Princeton; sister-in-law, Sharon (Jim) Dulski of Menomonee Falls; special friends, George and Grace Kallas; many other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sisters, Dodo Garich and Norma Lubardo; brother-in-law, Bud Goetz; 5 sisters-in-law, Caroline, Geraldine, Sylvia, Elaine, and Rita. 

A Memorial Mass for Shirley Goetz will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at 1:00 p.m., with visitation beginning at 11:30 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church , 1211 W. Main St., in Princeton.   Father Dale Grubba will conduct the service.   Burial will follow the service at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Princeton.  If you wish, in lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Green Lake Area Animal Shelter, 8500 Busse Road Green Lake, WI 54941.  Please visit www.wachholzandsons.com to share a story or memory with Shirley’s family.

Wachholz and Sons Funeral Home

Sunset Cremation Center in Princeton

Serving the Family, (920) 295-6631

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