Sharon E Breen

Sharon’s sunrise happened on July 2, 1943 and her sunset arrived on December 29, 2025, at the age of 82.

Sharon met Jerry, the love of her life, and that handsome police officer became her loving knight in shining armor and her true love for 42+ years. She enjoyed flowers, birds, sweets, a passion for animals, and talking about her childhood memories. Sharon genuinely enjoyed celebrating birthdays and holidays with family and annual trips to Las Vegas with Jerry. Together they navigated life’s ups and downs throughout the years.

Sharon excelled in school and eventually settled into a position at Kimberly Clark in customer service for over 25 years. She was excellent at her job due to her gift to talk with anyone about anything, and the ability to remember details of all conversations.

Sharon loved bragging about her family, who were the most important thing to her in life. Sharon loved being a big sister who was always there for Rhonda when needed. She was happiest sitting in a room gathered with family close and enjoyed conversations. Sharon also enjoyed time spent with her best friend and cousin Betty Johannes and her family Terry (Susie), Larry (Julie) & Steve where there was endless source of good times.

On her surprise 80th birthday, Sharon was surrounded by her family’s love and often commented that was the “best day of her life.” She was truly the glue that kept the family connected.

Sharon is survived by her husband Jerry Breen; children Jenni (Dave) Knaack, Mark (Tammy) Boone, Joel (Julie) Boone; sister Rhonda Melzer; step-children Greg (Diane) Breen, Debbie Voigt; grandchildren Courtney (Jake) Egebrecht, Coleton Fischer, Caylah Fischer, Elijah (Halle) Knaack, Emily (Connor) MacPherson, Hailey Boone, Cody Boone; nephews Corey Melzer, Cameron (Stephanie) Melzer, step-grandchildren Caleb Voigt, Trent Voigt, Tyler Casale; great-grandchildren: Grant Egebrecht; Ava Egebrecht; Aspen MacPherson; Elysianna Boone; Great niece Bethany Melzer.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents: Ronald and Gladys Faulks; daughter: Melissa Fischer; brother-in-law: Danny Melzer. Her loved and cherished pets Elvis, Lily, and Cupid.

Luna, her kitty, put a twinkle in her eyes every time they shared a moment. She was by Sharon’s side daily. They had a connection above all others.

A funeral service will take place on Tuesday January 6, 2026, at 11:00am at Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N Superior Street, Appleton. Friends and family may gather at the funeral home from 10:00am until the service begins. Sharon will be entombed at Highland Memorial Park following the luncheon.

For those wishing to make a donation, a memorial fund will be established in Sharon’s name.

Our family would like to thank ThedaCare Hospice and Cherry Meadows for the care they helped provide for Sharon over her last few days as well as the support to the entire family.