Shirley Ann Baertsch Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Shirley Ann Baertsch of Portage, Wisconsin, born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, who passed away on October 7, 2023, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Andrew Johnson and Dolores Johnson (Johnson); her stepfather Verlyn Circhhoff; and her brother-in-law Howard Johnson. She is survived by: her son Ryan Baertsch (Jamie); her grandchildren, Betty and Wyatt Baertsch; and her siblings, Donna Johnson and Michael Johnson (Jackie). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other near relatives and many close friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Columbia Co. Humane Society (https://cchswi.org) or Portage Public Library.