Shirley A. Frick

Frick, Shirley A.

I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.

Shirley Allegra Frick, age 89, of Appleton, formerly of Fremont, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 29, 2010. She was born on June 10, 1920 in Holcomb, WI, to Earl and Evah (Greenwood) Craker, the ninth child in a family of fifteen children. She was valedictorian and graduate of Cornell High School. She obtained her bachelors degree from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, and two masters degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

She married Harold A. Frick on January 1, 1942 in Oshkosh and owned and operated fine paper distributorships in Neenah for 40 years. During her second career, she taught reading and literature and was named “Teacher of the Year” for her work in the Weyauwega-Fremont School District.

Her daughter, Shirley-Jean Frick Johnson of Appleton, son-in-law Steve D. Johnson, and grandson, Devan Johnson, survive her. Three sisters, Juanita Mattson (and husband Durwood), Gladys Bane, and Marian Balts, one brother, Warren Craker, and many nieces and nephews further survive her.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Harold A. Frick, her parents, and eight brothers and two sisters: Victor, Vinton, Marvin, Crystal, Max, Manley, Lorraine, Arlie, Lee, and Marlow.

Private inurnment will take place at a later date.

Online condolences may be made at www.wichmannfargo.com.

The family thanks the staff at Carolina Manor, Theda-Care at Home Hospice, and Dr. James Richter for their care and support.

A Daughter's Love Letter:

Dear Mom, Your passing from this world leaves me empty because you were my greatest encourager, comforting me in all my troubles. When I was broken-hearted, you were close. You were always for me, never against me. You never counted my errors, but always expressed unconditional love. I pray you knew how much you were loved. Now we rejoice that you have made the journey to your true home, a place of comfort and refuge…safe in the arms of Jesus.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 North Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 739-1231