SHIRLEY MEYER-BRYENTON, age 90, of New Knoxville, passed away peacefully at Joint Township Memorial Hospital in St. Marys following a short illness on June 12, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving husband and her four children. She was born to Clement R. Stienecker and Olga Martha (Katterheinrich) Stienecker in New Knoxville, OH on December 8, 1933. In 1999 she married David Bryenton and they celebrated 24 years together. Family was the mainstay in her life, enjoying time with them whenever possible.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Clem and Olga (Katterheinrich) Stienecker, a brother Don (Shirley, who was like a sister she never had), a brother James (Janice), previous husbands Tom Whitehead and Victor Meyer, a son-in-law Steven Nelson, and a step-grandson Robin Cox. She is survived by her husband David, and children: Patricia Nelson, Patrick “Buz” (Rachel) Meyer, Penny (Collin) Cox, Preston (Carol) Meyer. There are 13 grandchildren and spouses, 30 great-grandchildren and 4 great great-grandchildren. In addition she is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at the New Knoxville Methodist Church with a time of visitation at the church from 9-11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Memorials can be given to The New Knoxville Methodist Church, or the New Knoxville Methodist Sewing Ladies (109 South Main St, New Knoxville, Ohio 45871), or The Midwest Mission (1001 Mission Dr, Pawnee, IL 62558). Arrangements are being handled by Gilberg Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, and online condolences and memories can be shared at www.gilberghartwigfh.com.