Shirley E. Sailing

MADISON - Shirley E. Sailing, age 95, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, at Oak Park Place Madison East. She was born on Aug. 17, 1929, in Waterloo, the daughter of Herbert and Myra (Martin) Luther.

Shirley graduated from Waterloo High School in 1947.  She was united in marriage to Dean Sailing on Nov. 28, 1948. She worked as an underwriter for American Family Insurance, retiring in 1984.

Shirley and Dean loved traveling the west coast and wintering at their home in Phoenix, Ariz. Shirley enjoyed cooking, playing cards especially cribbage, and watching the birds. She loved any time spent with her family and friends.  

Shirley is survived by her son, David (Nancy) Sailing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Myra; husband, Dean in 2015; brothers, Harvey (Bernice) Luther and Marvin Luther; and sister, Lorraine Horton.

A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 12 noon on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. 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 Wednesday.
 

Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare. Special thanks to the staff at Agrace for their support and care, especially Allison. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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