Shirley M. Kersey Obituary

Shirley M. Kersey of Wauwatosa, WI entered eternal life on February 28, 2023.

Visitation with the family and Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2506 N. Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI. Visitation begins at 9 AM until the time of eulogy at 10:45 AM followed by the Mass at 11 AM.

Cherished mother of six children: Claudia (Bill) Pagelsdorf, Diane (Dave) Newton, John (Cheri) Kersey, Ellen (David) Bourque, Kay Paskov and Beth (Mike) Petershack.

Shirley was a fun and loving grandmother to 18: Therese Koutnik, Michelle Bremer, Steven Wiedel, Christine Ernest, Kate Pagelsdorf, Jackie Bourque, John Bourque, Stephanie Kelly, David Kersey, Andy Paskov, Meg Petershack, Dan Kersey, Tom Petershack, Joe Paskov, Sarah Panas, Patricia Paskov, Steve Petershack and Emily Pahl. She was a proud "GiGi" to 16 great grandchildren.

Shirley was born on November 14, 1930, and was preceded in death by her parents Mary and Edward Fink, brothers Ralph Fink, Howard Fink and her sister, Dolores Fink. She graduated from Marquette University, completed her master's degree and worked for the Milwaukee Public Schools as a dedicated Speech Pathologist. An accomplished musician, Shirley shared her talent as an innovative choir director at St. Pius X Church for 20 years.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the MPS Foundation for The Shirley Kersey Scholarship would be appreciated.

Shirley will forever be remembered for building a family of strength and love.