Shirley Burgdorf

Shirley June Burgdorf, 82, of Eyota died Sunday, September 20, 2009 at her home in Eyota. Shirley was born June 28th, 1927 in Eyota to Harold and Dorothy (Krause) Nelson. She was a 1945 graduate of Dover High School. On October 11, 1946 Shirley married Lloyd (Tony) Burgdorf. The couple made their home in Dover until moving to Eyota in January of 2008. Tony died November 2, 2008. Shirley worked for Rush Products of Lewiston and Waters Conley of Rochester. She belonged to Dover United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and St. Charles American Legion Auxiliary. Shirley had a love for cats, shopping and collecting antique dishes. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends playing games, and going to 'The River." Survivors include her son, Curt (Connie) of Alvord, Texas; her daughter, Cindy (Larry) Whitcomb of Eyota; four grandchildren; Corey (Sandi) Burgdorf of Gray, Tennessee, Jill Wilson of Dallas, Texas, Kyle (Paula) Whitcomb of Oshkosh, Wisconsin and Scott (Betsy) Whitcomb of Grafton, Wisconsin, four great-grandchildren, Mason Burgdorf, Carson Wilson and Tessa and Lucy Whitcomb. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Funeral Services will be 11AM Thursday at Hoff Funeral Home in St. Charles with the Reverend Heather E. Klason of Dover United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Dover. Friends may call from 5-7PM Wednesday and one hour before services Thursday at Hoff Funeral Home. Please share a memory of Shirley with her family at www.hofffuneral.com.