Shirley Karow

Shirley (Starck) Karow, age 72, died peacefully at her home as the result of end-stage congestive
heart failure on February 22, 2023.

Shirley was born on August 5th, 1950 to James and Delores (Schiefelbein) Starck. She graduated
from Augusta High School in 1968 and went on to earn an Early Childhood Education degree
from UW-Eau Claire in 1972. Shirley married Richard Karow on September 21, 1974 and was
happily married for 48 years.

Shirley worked part-time jobs while her daughters were growing up and eventually found a job
she truly enjoyed at Bowmar Appraisal and remained there through retirement in 2018. Shirley
loved spending time outdoors with her husband – especially camping, fishing and 4-wheeling
“Up North” in Gordon, WI. She also enjoyed cross-stitching, scrapbooking, watching the
Packers and trying new cooking/baking recipes that she would share with her loved ones. Shirley
was a very caring individual that always put other’s needs ahead of her own.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Richard; daughter, Sarah (Scot) Wiedenfeld; grandchildren,
Alex and Kayla Wiedenfeld; mother, Delores Starck; sister, Nancy (Gary) Kromrey, brother,
Gerald Starck along with a wonderful and loving in-law family.

Shirley was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa (Karow) Stallings; father, James Starck;
sister, June Starck; mother-in-law, Eldora Karow; father-in-law, William Karow; and sister-in-
law, Sheryl Karow.

At Shirley’s request, there will be a small service for immediate family members only. In lieu of
flowers, the family asks for donations to be sent to the American Cancer Society.