Shirley M. Ruhlig

December 27, 1936 - June 17, 2020

Mrs. Shirley M. Ruhlig Saginaw, Michigan Shirley Margaret Ruhlig (nee Kelly) passed on June 17, 2020, peacefully, surrounded by her family. Shirley was born December 27, 1936, to Howard and Margaret Kelly. Raised in Saginaw, Michigan, she married Robert Ruhlig on August 20, 1955. During their 53 years together, they enjoyed many adventures while traveling the world as owners of Sundquist Travel. Above all, Shirley enjoyed spending time at her Higgins Lake cottage. She was loved by many within the community to whom she sold Avon and by those who knew her through her business, Classic II Estates. Shirley was also a devoted member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Shirley is survived by three children; Marna (Jim) Ross, Brenda (Mike) Wolpert and Matt (Gina) Ruhlig. Also grandchildren; Aaron (Molly) Smith, Allison (Nick) Gillespie, Amy (Scott) Czekaj, Kurt Wolpert, Meghan (Chris) Henning, Mia, Lucy and Gabby Ruhlig and great-grandchildren Brady, Brenna, Declan and Abigail Smith, Griffin Gillespie, Andrew Czekaj and Pierce Henning. Shirley's greatest treasure was her family. Also mourning are her sister, Barbara (Charles) Roth, in-laws, Glenn (Barbara) Ruhlig, and many nieces and nephews. Shirley was predeceased by her husband Bob, parents Howard and Margaret and brother Robert Kelly. Funeral service will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 808 Weiss, Saginaw, Michigan, on Monday, June 29, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., with the family present starting at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Michael Korte will officiate with burial to follow in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Those wishing to express their love, sympathies and memories of Shirley may share them with the family on her memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com