Irene M. Shady

Irene M. Shady, 86, of Fond du Lac, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born September 12, 1929 in Brothertown, a daughter of Thomas Quinney and Ilene Potter. On May 7, 1949 she married Herbert H. Shady Sr. at Presentation Church in North Fond du Lac and he preceded her in death on February 8, 1999. Irene worked for Infant Socks, Mammoth Springs Canning Factory, Purina Mills and the Freight House Supper Club. She was also a crossing guard with the city Fond du Lac for 26 years. Irene was a member of Brothertown Indian Nation and was on Tribal Council for 12 years. She was also a member of Holy Family Church, the Saint Ann Society at St. Louis Church, and Marquis Drum and Bugle Corps. Irene enjoyed babysitting all of her grandchildren, playing Bingo, and canning with her son Herbert and daughter Linda.



She is survived by her children, Mary (Brent) Broyles of Wautoma, Donna Shady, Herbert (Jackie) Shady, Jr., Linda Shady all of Fond du Lac, Sherry (Tom Charlier)Wightman of North Fond du Lac, Patricia (Troy George) Schreiber of Dallas, TX, Carol (Herman) Kempfer of Redgranite, and Robert (Dawn) Lefeber of Deforest; her grandchildren, Brett Behm, Cassandra Behm, Theresa (John) Pratt, Joshua (Beth Grube) Liedke, Tanya Liedke, Michelle (Russ) Frame, Courtney (Brendon) Schelke, Lt. James Wightman, Thomas (Heidi) Wightman, Renee (Mike) Hackbarth, Richard (Petra) Wightman, Natalie Schreiber, Nathan (Abby) Schreiber, Michael Kempfer, Stephanie Sast; her great grandchildren, Amber Behm, Ashley (Josh Marino) Behm, Nicole Copley, Justin (Kaitlyn Rost) Gray, Taryn (Mason Spencer) Mallon, Aiden Shady, Brianna Schelke, Larissa, Bentley, Cheyenne, Lannaya Wightman, Kaitlyn and Kylie Hackbarth, Caden Loughran, Benna and Jonathon Liedke, Austin Denzine, Caleb, Sierra, Jacob Frame, Brendon Janiak, Aaron Lefeber, and with a future grandson and granddaughter; her great great grandchildren, Faith, Xavier and Hunter Meyer,Trenton Marino, Derek Sost and Rylee Sost. Along with Barb (Byron) Van Egtern whom they both shared a special bond of the same birthday. She is also survived by her sisters and brothers, Darlene Drew, Mabel Pownell, Betty (Dale) Lemke, Ed (Lynn) Miller, Frank Miller, John Miller, Robert Miller, Eugene (Patty) Miller; her brothers-in-law, Dale McCullough, Donald Peterson, Michael Davis; her sisers-in-law, Marie Ohlrich, Lola Shady.



Irene was preceded in death by her husband Herbert; brothers, Ervin Miller and Marvin Miller; sisters, Margaret McCullough, Helen Peterson and Rose Davis; brothers-in-law, Robert Pownell and Richard Drew.



Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 6:00 pm on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 6:00 pm on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. Cremation will follow the traditional services. Inurnment will take place in Avoca Cemetery in Oakfield.



Irene was soft hearted. She cared for all and wouldn’t say no to anyone or turn anyone away. She listened to everyone’s problems and through all of the years we knew her she never complained about any of her personal problems. Everybody knew she had a heart of gold. Everyone knew she was a lady that grew on you. Time passes as we sit in sorrow we miss our mother for her friendship. She lived her life to the fullest of her dreams. Mom we all love you and it will never be the same. Your canning and cooking will be missed by all. Mom and grandma gums rest in peace, as we weep, your memories will last forever.



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