Shirley Mae `Pinky` Vertein
Shirley Mae `Pinky` Vertein , Age 78
Shirley M. “Pinky” Vertein, age 78, of North Freedom, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, May 25, 2026, at home.
Shirley, daughter of Melvin and Margaret (Parks) Schultz was born January 30, 1948, in Baraboo. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School, Class of 1968. On June 28, 1969, she was united in marriage to Verllyn R. Vertein in Baraboo; he preceded her in death on May 25, 2001. Pinky met Verllyn while working at Teel in Baraboo. She then worked at Wisconsin Cheeseman until taking a job in the deli department at Pierce’s. In her free time, she enjoyed all things crafting: mending, knitting, sewing, cross-stitch, crocheting, as well as gardening, the Oak Ridge Boys and cheering on the Milwaukee Brewers. Family fondly remembers her many years dedicated to the Sauk County 4-H sewing, knitting and crocheting groups. She was a long-time member of New Life Advent Community Christian Church for many years.
Survivors include her son, Daren (Crysti) Vertein; granddaughter, Lynndred; grandson, Judah; great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Dianne Mabrey, all of Indiana; siblings, Walter “Butch” (Rita) Schultz, Marilyn Urben, Roy “Choppa” (Sherry) Schultz, Sr.; her ‘other sons’, Roy (Ashley) Schultz, Jr. and Alex (Savana) Johnson; she is also survived her brother-in-law, Russel Vertein and nieces, nephews, other relatives, her dear cat Milly, and many other friends.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Floyd “Buck” Hewitt; husband, Verllyn; sister, Mary Weber; nephew, Richard John Neisus; brothers-in-law, Philip Urben, Orville Vertein, Paul Enders; and sisters-in-law, Bev Vertein, Janet Vertein, Phyllis Enders.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at New Life Community Advent Christian Church with Pastor Jesse Stevens officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in North Freedom.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society are appreciated.
To help celebrate Pinky, the family asks that you dress comfortably as she would like.
Condolences
Brenda Emery May 27, 2026
Friend North Freedom
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort & peace during this difficult time
Penny Quandt May 27, 2026
Friend Lake Mills , Wisconsin
I worked with Shirley a long time at Pierce’s.She was a great lady. So very talented.My thoughts and prayers go out to her so. And whole family
Penny Quandt May 27, 2026
Friend Lake Mills , Wisconsin
I worked with Shirley a long time at Pierce’s.She was a great lady. So very talented.My thoughts and prayers go out to her so. And whole family
Pamela Titus May 28, 2026
Cousin Baraboo , Wisconsin
We are so very sorry to hear this. Our condolences to the family. I will greatly miss seeing her at Walmart.
Richard/Karen Parchem May 28, 2026
Cousin San Antonio , Texas
Our sincere condolences are sent to the family. Shirley was such an inspiration and sweet soul and she will be missed by all. RIP young lady
Dawn and Chris Spierings May 28, 2026
Neighbor North Freedom , Wisconsin
We are so sorry for your loss. Shirley was such a sweet lady. She welcomed us to the "neighborhood" when we moved here a couple of years ago. Always a smile and good conversation when we'd visit. She will be missed.
Debra Krueger Yngsdal May 28, 2026
Friend Sauk city , Wisconsin
I remember her and her family from growing up together in the Advent Christian Church. Nice family and I was saddened to hear of her passing. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time
Borys Kusyk May 28, 2026
Acquaintance Beaufort , South Carolina
saddened to read about Shirley's passing, She always had a smile when visiting the Deli in Pierce's.
Mary Beaton May 28, 2026
Friend Rock Springs , Wisconsin
Shirley & I was working on a line together at Teel & I remember the day when she first saw Verllyn & he saw her! It truly was love at first sight for both of them
Arthur Parks May 28, 2026
Cousin St Pauls , North Carolina
Losing more of the family members. We’re all getting older
Rick & Ella Sherman May 28, 2026
Friend, we would caller Aunt Shirley Baraboo , Wisconsin
So sorry for your and our loss...
Brenda & David Brindley May 29, 2026
Friend Ridgeway , Wisconsin
Sorry, for your loss -We met Sweet Shirley “Pinky “ Via my Aunt Marilyn Urban. Pinky loved the Oakridge Boys, she will be missed Thoughts and prayers to everyone
Diane Mears May 29, 2026
Frienf Rock Springs
I am very sorry for you loss. Prayers to the family.
Charlotte and Willard Huelsemann May 31, 2026
friend North Freedom , Wisconsin
We worked with Verlin for many years at teels and got to know Shirley. she was the sweetest. Always a smile on her face. she will be missed. Sorry for your loss. Char and Will