Sharleen Mae “Tootie” Galland, age 87, of Shawano passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 in Shawano. Sharleen was born in the Town of Richmond on May 14, 1929, the daughter of the late Charles and Viola (Hoernke) Moede. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church Stony Hill and graduated from Shawano High School in 1947. On November 22, 1947, Sharleen was united in marriage to Harold “Bud” Galland at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Bud preceded her in death on February 2, 1984. Sharleen was an active member of the community, she volunteered for various organizations, including the library committee, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #2723, since 1949, where she was the counter, past president and treasurer. She served as past treasurer, banner bearer and flag bearer of the VFW 7th District, she was a member and past presidents parley of the American Legion Post #117 of Shawano, and a member of AARP #186 of Shawano. Sharleen belonged to Zion Lutheran Church of Shawano where she was active with the Naomi Circle and the Altar Guild.
Sharleen is survived by: two sons, Bruce (Darla) Galland of Embarrass and Kurt (Linda) Galland of Shawano; seven grandchildren, Dawn Galland, Jill (Randall) Schauder, Matthew (Kristel) Galland, Cassie (Dean) Cummings, Callie Galland, Jessica (Antone) Hudson and Cole (fiancé Jodi) Galland; 15 great-grandchildren, Adam, Nicole, Hayley, Sadie, Carson, Sierra, William, Andrew, Ethan, Joshua, Logan, Annikka, Jadaveon, Evan, and Jaxton; two great great-grandchildren, Lucas and Zoey; as well as one brother, Donald (Loni) Moede of Menomonee Falls, sister-in-law Hope Moede of Neenah, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Harold “Bud” Galland, her parents; her sister, Yvonne (Clarence) Schnell and a brother Karl Moede.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano with Rev. Scott Ludford officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 9:30am until the time of the service.
Sharleen’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Maple Lane Atrium Post Acute Care for all their love and care.
Safely Home
I am home in heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in heaven at last.
There is work still waiting for you.
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remained~
You shall rest in God’s own land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.