Shirley A Hoessel

Shirley Hoessel age 73 of Columbus, died Sunday, October 22, 2023 at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Monday, October 30 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church.  Visitation with family is on Sunday from 3-5 pm at McKown Funeral Home with a Vigil service to follow at 5:00 pm.  Visitation with family continues Monday morning from 9:30-10:15 at St. Bonaventure Church. In lieu of plants and flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the donor's choice.

Shirley Ann (Kurtenbach) Hoessel was born on July 14, 1950 to Arthur & Elaine (Cook) Kurtenbach.  She spent her early years on a farm in  St. Bernard.  After moving to Columbus, she attended St. Bonaventure Elementary and graduated from Scotus High School in 1968.  Shirley worked at Dale Electronics from 1981 until her retirement in 2017 gaining many friends along the way.  In addition to Dales/Vishay, Shirley always worked a 2nd job to solely raise her 4 daughters.  She met the love of her life, Gene, while country dancing.  Shirley asked Gene to dance and they were united in marriage at St. Paul's church in rural Leigh, NE on July 30, 1994.  What a love story that turned out to be!  Shirley and Gene enjoyed traveling, camping, dancing and riding their motorcycle, often with family and friends.  A devout catholic, Shirley volunteered at St. Bon's in the rectory, church cleaning committee, holy hour and served a term as President of Ladies of the Lord.  Shirley was a friend to everyone she met.  Her beautiful smile is a reflection of her fun, loving and kind personality.  Shirley was a loving and devoted wife, mom, sister and friend, who will be dearly missed.

Shirley is survived by:
Husband Gene Hoessel of Columbus
Daughter Tammy (Steve Nickolite) Melcher of Leigh
Daughter Kristina Lewis of Omaha
Daughter Shelia (Mike) Circello of Baytown, TX
Daughter Penny (Stelios) Lampadarios of Alpharetta, GA
Step-Son Jason Hoessel of Creston
Step-Son Jeremy (Sheila) Hoessel of Holt, MO
Step-Son Justin Hoessel of Fort Walton Beach, FL
12 Grandchildren 7 Great Grandchildren
Brother Randy (Joan) Kurtenbach of Omaha
Brother Dale (Hyon) Kurtenbach of Omaha
Brother-in-law Tom Campbell of Hendersonville, TN

She is preceded in death by:
Parents Art and Elaine Kurtenbach
Sister Mary Campbell
Sister Carlene Kurtenbach