Sharon I. Fetzer, age 74 of Plum City, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 10, 2016 at home in rural Plum City.

Sharon was born on March 16, 1942 in Durand. She was the daughter of Warren and Evelyn (Thompson) Alme. Sharon grew up in the Norwegian Valley of rural Urne and graduated from Durand High School in 1959. After high school, Sharon moved to Minneapolis and worked for Hartford Insurance Company for several years. Sharon married James Fetzer on November 30, 1963 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Durand. After marriage, they lived in Ellsworth and started their family. In 1970, Sharon and Jim moved their family to a farm in Grange Hall, where she remained the rest of her life. Sharon worked as a waitress for many years in Plum City and Durand.

Sharon enjoyed shopping, cooking, baking, ceramics and interior decorating. She was known for her sense of humor and generous, caring nature. Sharon enjoyed being a housewife and raising her family.

Sharon is survived by her husband of 52 years; Jim, three children; Shelly (Sam) Talbert of Kill Devil Hills, NC, Tim and Mike (Angie), both of Pepin, eight grandchildren; Hayden, Taylor, Matthew, Jason, Dylan, Devin, Austin and Alexa, three great grandchildren; David, Daniel and Levi, two sisters; Nancy (Bob) Waldock of Stillwater, MN and Jane (Bob) Schauls of Durand, Goddaughter; Heather Weissinger, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, infant son; James Warren Fetzer and brother; Tom Alme.

Memorial Services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the Plum City Evangelical Free Church in Plum City with Rev. Philip Bloomdahl officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM Tuesday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the Church on Wednesday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Pat Petrie/Kurth June 20, 2016, at 9:21am

   My condolences to the family.

2. Joyce Dudley June 16, 2016, at 2:45pm

   I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Jim. Sharon was a lovely lady and I know you are grieving from a great loss. God Bless you in the days ahead. Love in Christ, Joyce Dudley

3. Frank & Carol Peterson June 15, 2016, at 4:39pm

   We just saw the paper and wanted to express our sincere sympathies to you and your family at this time of deep loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

4. Ron and Kay Lundgren June 14, 2016, at 2:04pm

   JIm and family - We just heard. We're in Idaho visiting family and are sending hugs across the miles. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

5. Cheryl Fetzer June 14, 2016, at 1:35pm

   Uncle Jim and cousins Tim, Shelly and Mike, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Sharon (wife and mother) peace to you all and sending hugs and prayers to you,.. Love from Cheryl Fetzer

6. Mary Davie June 13, 2016, at 6:57pm

   Jim and family: l'm sorry to hear of Sherrys passing. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary ( Norrish) Davie

7. connie weiss June 13, 2016, at 6:50pm

   so sorry to hear of your great loss. our prayers are with your family,sherry always had a hug to give.she will be missed,

8. SueAnn Olson June 12, 2016, at 9:21pm

   So sorry for your loss. I went to school with Shelly and Tim. I cannot express my sorrow. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.

9. Marcia Cox June 12, 2016, at 8:35pm

   Our prayers go out to Sharon's family...

10. Patty Wayne June 12, 2016, at 7:36pm

    Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Always enjoyed seeing Sharon and enjoyed our talks at the fitness center in Durand

11. mark brommer June 12, 2016, at 6:15pm

    am so sorry for the Loss of "sherry".we had just became facebook friends with her, she loved her Birthplace church and area so much,we would talk about the past on fb,, again I'm so very very sorry for your Loss.

12. Tom and Kathy Unser June 12, 2016, at 4:58pm

    Sharon was a great lady You're in our thoughts and prayers

13. Delrita Bignell June 12, 2016, at 4:26pm

    Heartfelt sympathy and prayers to all of Sherry's family. I had the pleasure working with her in Durand, she will be dearly missed as she was such a sweet person.

14. John Judy parr June 12, 2016, at 12:02pm

    We new what a great person she is. Our daughter had the opportunity to waitress with and we got the chance to meet her what a great person. Lots of loved

15. Scott Watkins June 12, 2016, at 11:04am

    My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy go out to Sharon and her family.

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