In Memory Of
Shirley Meisel
1935
2022
Shirley Meisel
December 2, 1935 — September 26, 2022
Shirley Joan (Knecht) Meisel passed away peacefully on September 26, 2022. She was reunited with her best friend and husband, Karl, to enjoy big hugs and laughter again.
She was born December 2, 1935 in Binghamton, NY to Robert and Dorothy Knecht and grew up in Bridgeport/Stratford, CT. Shirley was the oldest of 4 children and is survived by brother, Arthur, and sisters, Sandra and Charlene. After high school, Shirley initially worked as a legal secretary until she married Karl in 1955 and set off on their adventures travelling the world wherever the Army or the church sent them. She was proud to admit they lived in 28 homes during their lifelong marriage. Shirley was a devoted wife and mother of 3: Julie (deceased), Karl III and Mark. She was an accomplished pianist and frequently served as the accompanist for the church choir and enjoyed singing in the choir during Karl's 3rd career as a minister. She spent a short time as the Executive Director of a not-for-profit organization in Leavenworth providing food and after school programs for disadvantaged kids. She enjoyed quilting, cooking, beating Karl at Boggle, volunteering for many, diverse activities, playing bridge with friends and enjoying family game night; frequently just watching the fierce competition, occasionally joining the fray and winning. Their military and church friends and family span the country and are fondly remembered.
In addition to her siblings and their families, she is survived by sons Karl (Jackie), Mark (Joy, Isabella and Chloe), and Julie's daughters Katie (Nick, Aidan and Addilynn) and Mollie (James).
A private service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to the Alzheimer's Association.
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To leave a message of condolence for Shirley's family or to share a special memory of Shirley, please visit the guestbook below.
She was born December 2, 1935 in Binghamton, NY to Robert and Dorothy Knecht and grew up in Bridgeport/Stratford, CT. Shirley was the oldest of 4 children and is survived by brother, Arthur, and sisters, Sandra and Charlene. After high school, Shirley initially worked as a legal secretary until she married Karl in 1955 and set off on their adventures travelling the world wherever the Army or the church sent them. She was proud to admit they lived in 28 homes during their lifelong marriage. Shirley was a devoted wife and mother of 3: Julie (deceased), Karl III and Mark. She was an accomplished pianist and frequently served as the accompanist for the church choir and enjoyed singing in the choir during Karl's 3rd career as a minister. She spent a short time as the Executive Director of a not-for-profit organization in Leavenworth providing food and after school programs for disadvantaged kids. She enjoyed quilting, cooking, beating Karl at Boggle, volunteering for many, diverse activities, playing bridge with friends and enjoying family game night; frequently just watching the fierce competition, occasionally joining the fray and winning. Their military and church friends and family span the country and are fondly remembered.
In addition to her siblings and their families, she is survived by sons Karl (Jackie), Mark (Joy, Isabella and Chloe), and Julie's daughters Katie (Nick, Aidan and Addilynn) and Mollie (James).
A private service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to the Alzheimer's Association.
Hug your family every chance you get!
To leave a message of condolence for Shirley's family or to share a special memory of Shirley, please visit the guestbook below.
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