Shirley Wolter, 85, of Woonsocket, SD passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Westkota Manor Avera in Wessington Springs. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Wessington Springs. Visitation was from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a 7:30 prayer service Monday, May15,2023atOurSavior’s Lutheran Church. Burial is in Restlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Huron, SD.
Shirley Ann Swenson was born to Joseph and Elizabeth (Black) Swenson on Feb 3, 1938 in Mitchell, SD, as the youngest of seven children. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church. She attended school in Plano until 5th grade, when she transferred to the Alpena School, graduating in 1956.
Shirley was united in marriage to Milton Paul Wolter at Zion Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Lane, SD on October 7, 1956. To this union, five boys were born.
Shirley was a true farm lady, who milked alongside her husband, helped with livestock and crops, and tended her chickens, flowers, and garden with tireless care. Always putting other’s needs ahead of her own, she taught Sunday school, raised her family, and happily babysat many of her grandchildren and great grandchildren as long as she was able.
Shirley was known for her baking. Her family could always count on having cookies or cakes waiting. She delivered eggs to her steady customers for years and enjoyed helping friends whenever she could.
Grateful for having shared her life are: Stuart (Mary) Wolter, rural Woonsocket; Lowell Wolter, rural Wessington Springs; Kyle (deceased) (Jamie) Wolter, rural Wessington Springs; Perry (deceased) (Barb) Wolter, Perry, Iowa; Joel Wolter, rural Woonsocket, 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Milton, her sons, Kyle, and Perry, her parents, and all of her siblings.
