MADISON - Shirley M. (Pogue) Gloe, age 95, of Madison, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on July 27, 1929, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Nick and Agnes (Bass) Meyer.

Shirley graduated from Central High School. She was united in marriage to Gerald Pogue, he preceded her in death, she later married Raymond Gloe.

Shirley worked as an administrative assistant for Oscar Mayer for 32 years, retiring in 1990. She was a proud member of READI, a volunteer retirement group from Oscar Mayer and the Oscarettes.

Shirley loved being a part of a bowling and women’s golf league and was thrilled to get a hole-in-one. She was an avid Wisconsin sports fan, enjoyed boating on beautiful days and playing Bingo.

Shirley is survived by her sons, John (Marianne) Pogue and Dan (Joni) Pogue; daughters, Lori Seals and Leslie (Jack) Herbrand; two step-sons, Ron (Sue) Gloe and Rick (Connie) Gloe; eight grandchildren, Carrianne (Robert) Basler, Amy (Jon) Russell, Sara Pogue, Jennifer (Dave) Stepan, Brian (Tara Hoffman) Pogue, Angela (Diwakar) Iyer, Troy (Amy Sipsma) Seals and Katie Herbrand; 17 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Gerald Pogue and Raymond Gloe; her parents, Nick and Agnes; sister, Darlene (Norm) Schweiss; and grandson, Derek Seals.

A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 12 noon on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, with Pastor Brent Bickel presiding. Burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare (agrace.org). The family wishes to thank the staff of Brookdale Memory Care, Stonefield, and Agrace HospiceCare for their loving care of Shirley. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Shirley M. Gloe

July 27, 1929 - March 21, 2025

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