Shirley Langer, beloved mother, matriarch, and friend, passed away on Oct. 12, 2022 in Milw., WI, at age 94. Timeless and full of life, Shirley maintained a rare poise until the end. She balanced profound devotion to her family, dedication to strengthening the Jewish community of Milw., and ceaseless support for her friends in need. Soon after graduating Washington High School in 1947, she met her adoring husband, Jack F. Langer, and they started a family. She got involved with local schools, where she volunteered and served as president of the 53rd Street PTA. Later, she worked in human resources and then established her own gift store in Cudahy, Langer’s Hallmark. No matter what she did, she was always the best dressed woman in the room. She will join her departed husband of 62 years, Jack Langer, along with her parents, Jack and Muriel (née Brown) Abrams, and her beloved sister, Faye Bernstein. Shirley lived through many tribulations, but she never stopped counting her blessings or wishing good fortune to those in her life. “From my mouth to G-d’s ears,” she would often say, and indeed, she did seem to have a direct line – such was the fullness of her life. In her later years especially, she was nourished by the naches of her children, grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She is dearly remembered by her children Julie and Barry Karp, Jeff and Patti Langer, and Daniel and Sharon Siegel Langer, and her grandchildren Jonathan and Amy Ansfield, Aaron and Romy Langer, Bench Ansfield and Nataliya Braginsky, Marci and Jesse Masur, Michelle and Sarah Langer, and her loving cousin Marshall Gantzarow. Graveside funeral service held on Oct. 14. Shiva will begin on Tues., Oct. 18. For more information, contact the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to The Shul Bayside, Friendship Circle (both in Milw.), Chabad Madison (Regent St.), or the charity of your choice are appreciated.

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