Shirley Ellen (Pieper) Crawmer, 66, of Spencer, IA, formerly of Jackson, MN, was born to Charles and Audrey (Rowe) Pieper on February 26, 1958, in Spirit Lake, Iowa. She entered her eternal life on August 23, 2024, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her family.
She was united and marriage to Marc W Crawmer on November 15, 1980. They had three children. Jean, Trin, Travis.
Shirley graduated from Jackson high school. She attended and graduated from Northwest Iowa community college in Sheldon, Iowa. In the electrical program. She worked as an electrician for KW electric and as electrical maintenance for Wildrose casino and Emmetsburg, Iowa. Retiring in April 2023.
Shirley enjoyed time spent with family and friends, especially at the infamous cousin’s reunion. She loved relaxing at a good fishing hole and all things nature. Shirley is survived by her daughter Jean (Todd) Bredehoeft, Spencer, Iowa. Son Trin (Lindsay) Crawmer, Clarinda, Iowa. Son Travis Crawmer, Lafayette, Oregon. Grandchildren Dalton (Carly) Bredehoeft, Mercedes (Jon) Hegel, Tanya (Jacob) Vos, Cheyenne Manwarren, Zane Crawmer, Olivia Hayes, and Rebecca Crawmer, Special Granddaughter Krystal Luna. Great Grandchildren Reghan and Jamison Hegel, Wesley and Willow Bredehoeft and Dean Vos. Father Charles Pieper Estherville, Iowa, Brothers Carl (Karen) Pieper Frazee, Minnesota, Bob (Lana) Metli Ault, Colorado. Sisters Carrie (Larry) Johnson Estherville, Iowa, Audra (Rod) Sowles, Brewster, Minnesota, Loralei (Gene) Robinson, sister-in-law, Barb Pieper Windom, Minnesota. Godchildren Jason Beckman (nephew) and Kadee Newkirk (niece). Many nieces, nephews and fur baby Bailey.
She is proceeded in death by Marc, Mother, Audrey Pieper, Grandparents, Dean and Viola Rowe, and Charlie and Ruby Pieper. Brothers Clancy and Hank Pieper. Sister-in-law Sheri and brother-in-law Scott.
The family would like to give a special thank you to St. Croix Hospice for their wonderful care given to Shirley.
A celebration of life was held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in Jackson, MN. Burial will be held in Riverside Cemetery in Jackson, MN. Arrangements are under the direction of the Robinson Funeral Home in Spirit Lake, IA. Online condolences may be left at www.spiritlakefuneralhom.com
