Shirleyann Irene (Krause) Klemm
1936-2026
On Jan. 4, 2026, Shirleyann Irene (Krause) Klemm, age 89, of Menomonee Falls, peacefully entered eternal life, surrounded by her loving family and receiving compassionate care from Dimensions Living in Oconomowoc and Agrace Hospice. A visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, from 11:45 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 13445 Hampton Road, Brookfield, WI.
Shirley was born on Dec. 16, 1936 to Merwin and Nellie (Poncek) Krause. She grew up in Westboro and graduated from Westboro High School with the class of 1954. On May 18, 1957 she married the love of her life, Emery Klemm. Together, they shared 68 wonderful years of marriage and were blessed with four children.
Shirley worked as a piece worker at Briggs & Stratton for 30 years, retiring in 1997. Beyond her career, she found joy in tending to her flower garden, watching birds, and most of all, spending time with her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Shirley will be remembered for her loving heart, her devotion to family, and the many lives she touched. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her husband, Emery; her children, Roger (Jane) Klemm, Janet Hosni, Mike (Sandy) Klemm, and Sharon (Mike) Murphy. She was blessed with eight grandchildren, Greg, Amy, Karen, Melissa, Katelynn, Thomas, Elise and Evan; as well as step-grandchildren, Michael, Joshua, and Ryan; and great-grandchildren, Ruby, Emmelia, Callie, Reagan, Myla, Oliver and Jameson. She is also survived by her siblings, Betty (Ronald) Brandner, Dwaine (Arla Jean) Krause, and DeNise Jung; sisters-in-law, Midge Krause, Bea Klemm, June Klemm and Virginia Klemm; brother- in-law, Edward Brandner; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Shirley was welcomed into heaven by her parents; a brother, Henry Krause; a sister, Rosemary (Krause) Brandner; and a son-in-law, Ronald Hosni.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Shirley’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Paid Obituary 178724
