Sharon L. Ferge, age 73, of Tigerton passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at her home.
The former Sharon Lois Hanes was born on August 17, 1945 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton, to Francis and Agnes (Walbruck) Hanes. She grew up and attended school in the Weyauwega area. Sharon was united in marriage on August 22, 1963 to Richard R. Ferge at Emanuel Lutheran Church, New London. In 1978 the couple settled in Tigerton where they started Ferge’s Tap, which they owned and operated until 1995. Sharon and Richard ran the tavern for close to 17 years and made lots of good friends. After the bar, Sharon worked as a cashier at North Star Mohican Casino, Bowler, for 16 years until retiring. Her husband preceded her in death on March 26, 2013.
Sharon liked working outside in her flower garden and spending time with her dogs, Rockey and Buggars. She enjoyed baking pies, making fudge, and baking all sorts of Christmas treats each year. Sharon’s favorite pastime was collecting cookie jars and other antiques. She loved going to flee markets and to the Amish stores in the area. Sharon will be remembered most as a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a proud grandmother.
Survivors include her son, Richard (Anne) Ferge of New London; three grandchildren, Jessica Ferge, Brandon (Shaunna) Ferge, and Ryan (significant other Brittany) Ferge; and one great granddaughter, Taytum Ferge. There are three siblings, Marilyn (Merrill) Larson of Clintonville, Ellen “Pat” Schuelke of Weyauwega, and Alden (Shirley) Hanes of Weyauwega; and one sister-in-law, Marlene “Molly” Ferge of New London. She is further survived by many other relatives and friends. Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Richard, a daughter Bobbi Jo Ferge, a sister Frances Moeller, and a brother-in-law Martin “Mike” Schuelke.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 1st at 11:00 AM at Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton. Rev. Dean Suehring will officiate and burial will be at Union Cemetery, Tigerton. Visitation will be held on Friday from 9:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home.
Our family would like to share a heartfelt thanks to all of Mom’s dear friends who were a special part of her life, especially Nancy Michaelis and Arlene Severson.
