Shirley Rose (Bucher) Milliren was born on August 15, 1936 to Bishop and Rose (Fry) Bucher in Nelson Wisconsin, the youngest of eight children.  She was raised on a farm and attended school in Nelson, graduating from High School.

In 1954, Shirley met the love of her life, Giles Milliren at a dance hall. After their courtship they married August 10, 1955.  Together they purchased a farm in Big Arkansaw Valley where Shirley lived out the rest of her years.

Shirley had a love for Mother Nature as she helped with the farming chores, the annual maple syrup production, tended to her large country garden that provided an abundance of produce for all.  Raising chickens and selling eggs was a true passion.  Shirley’s hobbies included; sewing, quilting, crocheting, making rag rugs and growing African violets.  Her homemade bread, cinnamon rolls and angel food cakes will be forever missed.  Old time polkas and waltzes were listened to daily.

Shirley was a member of the St. Ann’s Alter Society, Big Arkansaw Valley Homemakers Club, Square Wheelers Dance, Pepin County Dairy Promotion Committee, a 4-H Club leader and a Waterville Township election worker.  Over the years Shirley also found time to work outside the home at Huntsinger Farms, Durand Canning Company, cooked at 4-H camps, Heritage of Elmwood and the Plum City Care Center for twenty years.

Shirley is survived by her six children: Tom (Sue) Milliren, Gail (Brad) Saueressig, Rose (Gary) Weisenbeck, Tim (Julie) Milliren, Sam Milliren and Irene (Chris) Vance. Twelve grandchildren: Todd, Sara (Jeff), Shelly (Larry), Carrie Jo (Jason), Jeremy (Tiffannie), Garret, Carley Rose, Morgan (friend-Matt), Lexi, Preston, Mackenzie and Jaxon. Eleven great-grandchildren: Gavin, Addison, Trevor, Taylor, Alex, Joe, Tru, Myah, Abe, Olivia and Eisen along with her four-legged companion Harley. Sister-in-law Mary Jane (Robert) Singerhouse, many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Giles, granddaughter Amanda Ann Milliren along with her seven siblings: Edward, Arthur, Norman and Richard Bucher, Mabel (Ernie) DeVore, Julia (Merlin) Sandberg and EllaMay (Don) Erickson.

The funeral mass will be held 11:00 am Friday, May 14, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church Arkansaw, Wisconsin. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of services at the church on Friday. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Following the services there will be a celebration of Shirley’s life at the Arkansaw Community Center.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Jane and John Heit June 3, 2021, at 7:42pm

   Thoughts and prayers are with your family

2. Stan and LaVonne Biel May 14, 2021, at 8:53am

   Sending thoughts and prayers to your family, today, as you mourn the loss of your much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, but also celebrate a life well lived! God's blessings and comfort to you all!

3. Kurt and Sue Richardson May 13, 2021, at 5:24pm

   Sending our thoughts and prayers ???? to your family.

4. Daniel Traun May 13, 2021, at 11:54am

   Sorry for your loss and I offer my sympathy to the Milliren family.

5. Carol Pittman May 13, 2021, at 7:19am

   So sorry to hear about your Mom. I remember babysitting for you kids. She was a great lady. I will keep you all in my prayers.
   Carol Pittman

6. Cleo Scharr Bauer May 13, 2021, at 12:20am

   So sorry to hear about Shirley. We were good friends in high school and beyond. We had many good times at the farm and later when they moved to town. I’m certain that she will be greatly missed by her family.

7. Jeff & Lacey Richardson May 11, 2021, at 1:15pm

   May loving memories ease your loss and bring you comfort. Our condolences to the entire family.

8. Barb Brunner May 11, 2021, at 12:07pm

   Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Your Mom was a great lady and a former neighbor and I’m sure she will be sadly missed. Hold tight to the memories. May God Bless you All.
   Barb Brunner and Family

9. Marty and Diane Prissel May 10, 2021, at 9:31pm

   All our sympathy to the families ????????

10. Vicci Rosenberg May 10, 2021, at 5:56pm

    So sorry to hear this prayers to the families!!

11. Steven and Bebe Pittman May 10, 2021, at 5:21pm

    Milliren family, we are sorry for the lost of your mother Shirley. She is in our prayers as she starts her next adventure into eternal life with God and his son Jesus. God bless your family. Steven and Bebe Pittman(Cyril & Jane son)

12. David & Dorothy Anibas May 10, 2021, at 4:30pm

    Our thoughts and Prayers to the Milliren family.We
    have many fond memories of Shirley and good times
    as a neighbor and friend. Rest in peace.

13. patrick b brantner May 10, 2021, at 2:23pm

    I'm very sorry for your loss

14. John and Patty Wayne May 10, 2021, at 9:29am

    Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to you and your family.

15. Jan Hagness Mcchesney May 10, 2021, at 9:26am

    I was saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing. You all took such great care of her, I know she felt loved. Sending my condolences for the whole family. May she Rest In Peace.

16. Paul and Amanda Glaus May 10, 2021, at 8:44am

    So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

17. Randy & Audrey Richardson May 10, 2021, at 8:30am

    So sorry for your loss.

18. John and judy parr May 10, 2021, at 7:31am

    Sorry for your loss hug’s

19. EUGENE LASCHINGER May 10, 2021, at 7:06am

    Family,

    Sorry to hear about your mother, our prayers and sympathy. Our families were an important part of our growing up and developing our values that have served us all well. Shirley will be missed by all of you.

    Julie and Gene Laschinger

20. Kathy Hutter-Messier May 9, 2021, at 7:43pm

    thoughts and prayers to Shirleys family

21. Kathleen Lieffring May 9, 2021, at 7:41pm

    My sympathy to the entire Milliren family. I know that family was so important to her.

22. Donna and Richard Karshbaum May 9, 2021, at 6:58pm

    We are so Sorry for Your Loss, Shirley was a Great and Wonderful Lady, God Bless You All, Hugs and Prayers Sent to You All ❤️

23. Maralyn and LaVere Anderson May 9, 2021, at 4:29pm

    Our sympathy to all of Shirley's children. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

24. Gary and Rosey Asher May 9, 2021, at 3:30pm

    We pray God's love and the peace of Christ surround you all in this time of loss.

25. Joe and Jan Drier May 9, 2021, at 2:49pm

    Thinking of you and sending our Sympathy!

26. Barb Overman May 9, 2021, at 1:46pm

    My thoughts and prayers for all.
    I remember all the times we spend to gather with your Mom. My mom Elaine Bau
    Blessings

27. Barb Overman May 9, 2021, at 1:43pm

    My thoughts and prayers for all.
    I remember all the times we spend to gather with your Mom.
    Blessings

28. Rick and Deb Setterlund May 9, 2021, at 1:38pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

29. Dennis and Ramona Schneider May 9, 2021, at 12:51pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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