Shirley J. Awald Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

WALKERTON-Shirley Jean Awald, 84, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Miller's Merry Manor, Walkerton, IN. Mrs. Awald was born March 28, 1933 in Porter County, IN to Louis and E. Henrietta (Buhring) Bessler and lived in the area for 53 years, coming from Porter County, IN. On August 22, 1964 in Wanatah, IN, she was married to Daniel L. Awald, who survives. Also surviving are one brother, Neil (Kay) Bessler of Calhoun, LA; six nephews, Robert, Marshall and Terry Bessler and David, William and Paul Johnson; Godchildren, Alyxandra and Brock Kitchel; and sister-in-law, Janet (Laurence) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Robert Marshall Bessler. Mrs. Awald received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Ball State University. She was a retired teacher and had taught in the Wanatah, Valparaiso and Morgan Township schools. She was a member of the Walkerton United Methodist Church and the Order of Eastern Star in Lakeville, formally serving as Worthy Matron of the Walkerton Chapter. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) at Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel. Burial will follow at the Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso. Friends may call Friday at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST and Saturday one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be given to the Walkerton United Methodist Church.

Shirley J. Awald

March 28, 1933 - November 28, 2017