Shirley Ann Rediske, 92, formerly of La Crescent, MN and a resident of Brookdale Assisted Living in Onalaska passed peacefully on May 3, 2024. She was born on February 19, 1932 in La Crosse, WI to Robert Stoeckly and Nellie (Houser- Stoeckly) Thompson. She married William Edward Rediske on June 19, 1954.
Shirely worked various jobs until the birth of her 2nd child and then became a fulltime homemaker and babysitter to many children in and around La Crescent. After her children were raised at the age of 59, she settled into a new job at the Subway store in La Crescent and worked there for a number of years. While working at Subway she made a couple of great friends and together they had many adventures and travels together.
Shirley was a long-time member of Faith Baptist Church in La Crosse, WI and later at Temple Baptist Church in La Crosse, WI. She was a true member of the "church basement ladies". Enjoyed helping in the kitchen and serving in various capacities over the years.
She Accepted Christ as he Lord and Savior at a young age. She attended Northwestern College in the Twin Cities for a time and then returned to La Crosse to be a help to her family. It was her desire that her children would learn principles of living a life that was pleasing to God.
She is survived by her children, Robert (Penny) Rediske of Holmen, WI, Brad (Ann) Rediske of Holmen, WI and Kris (Ray) Molitor of Winona, MN; ten grandchildren, Chelby (David) Jensen, Joshua Rediske, Kaitlin Ingle, Megan (Steven) Thompson, Mandy (Jason) Pingel, Brady Rediske, Paul Rediske, Michael, Bryan (Abby) and Taylor and Brandon (Gawlik) Molitor; 4 great grandchildren, Judson Jensen, Abby and Hunter Pingel, and baby Thompson; and a half brother, James Stoeckly. She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sisters, June Zierfus and Majorie Roth; three brothers, Gerald, Jack, and Frank Haldorson; and 2 grandsons, Brandon Rediske and Josiah Rediske.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Temple Baptist Church, 1326 N Salem Rd, La Crosse, WI 54603. Pastor Daniel Habegger and Pastor Andrew Buhrow will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am until the time of services at the church. Burial will take place at Mormon Coulee Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Camp Chetek. https://www.campchetek.org/donate
Thursday, May 9, 2024
9:30 - 11:00 am
Temple Baptist Church
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Starts at 11:00 am
Temple Baptist Church
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