Shirley Ann Christ

Shirley Ann Christ (nee Scholtes), 89 of Rubicon, passed away, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at Serenity Villa in Slinger.
Shirley was born August 16, 1933 to parents Irene (nee Kreilkamp) and Leo Scholtes.
Shirley was united in marriage to husband Marvin J. Christ on September 29, 1956, at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Hartford, having been married for over 60 cherished years.
Shirley was an avid baker and cook; her specialties being her famous poppy seed torte and delicious homemade German potato salad that the entire family has come to love so much. She enjoyed playing games of bingo on WKTM back when they were held over their radio station, and also playing cards – especially Sheepshead. In Shirley’s free time she loved to tend to her garden full of vegetables each summer.
Shirley is survived by her loving children, John (Pamela) Christ, James (Dawn) Christ, both of Rubicon, Jeffrey Christ of Iron Ridge, Julie (Brian) Sternitske of Oshkosh, and Joel (Tricia) Christ of Mayville; cherished grandchildren, Edward, Michael, Kaitlynn, and Maya Christ; dear siblings, Joan Beine, Marilyn (Erv) Koepp, Robert (Linda) Scholtes; and sister-in-law Dolores Margelofsky. Shirley is further survived by nieces and nephews, and other loved relatives and treasured friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; parents-in-law, Edward J. and Rose (nee Hauser) Christ; her beloved husband of 60 years, Marvin; infant son, Joseph; brother, Don Scholtes; sister-in-law, Lorraine (Wally) Stucke, Sally (Otto) Freimann, Rose (Fritz) Lechner; brothers-in-law, Earl Beine and Lloyd Margelofsky.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Shirley will be held Thursday, Dec. 15, at 12:30 p.m. at St. John Catholic Church (W1170 Rome Road, Rubicon, WI 53078) with Rev. Britto Suresh officiating. Shirley’s family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. up until the start of mass. Internment will occur in St. Mary Cemetery in Woodland.
Shirley’s family would like to extend their heart-felt gratitude and thanks to the wonderful care staff at Serenity Villa, and also at The Gardens of Hartford for all their help and care for their mom.