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Services celebrating Sharlene’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 12 noon with Pastor Art Rader officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 am – 12:00 noon.
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Racine – Sharlene Kaye Birkenstock, age 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded with the love of family, early Sunday, February 2, 2025 at St. Monica’s Senior Living.
Sharlene, a devout Christian was born in Sperry, Iowa on May 2, 1941 to the late Neal and Birdie (nee: Nichols) Wolfe. She grew up on the family farm where she developed her tireless lifelong work ethic. A true farmgirl, Sharlene loved riding her horses and being involved in the local 4H Club. She also competed in the Iowa girls half-court basketball at her Alma-mater Sperry High School. Sharlene later attended Gateway Technical College in Racine, WI.
When Sharlene came to Racine, WI in the early 1970’s, she worked at O&H Bakery and Greene Glass before serving as a secretary for Twin Disc, Baxter Medical and Ruud Lighting, from where she retired.
Sharlene had many extraordinary interests in her lifetime. One being her passion for motorcycles. She enjoyed being an avid rider until the age of 75. She also enjoyed golfing and shooting her gun. For the past 4 years, Sharlene lived at St. Monica’s where she enjoyed tending to the flower garden and loving on the residents and staff.
Sharlene is survived by her children, Steve Birkenstock, Nancy Birkenstock and Mike (Jana) Birkenstock; Grandchildren: Stephanie (Dave) George, Ross (Jazzla) Birkenstock and Hannah (Phillip) Lascano; Great-Grandchildren: Tayten, Tanner and Ty George; Bo Birkenstock and Lincoln Lascano.
In addition to her parents, Sharlene was preceded in death by her brothers, Wilford and Randall Wolfe.
Services celebrating Sharlene’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 12 noon with Pastor Art Rader officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 am – 12:00 noon.
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