Shelby Jean Bahr, age 81, passed away on December 9, 2021. She was born on March 5, 1940, to the late Alfred and Alta (Rasmussen) Gunderson in New London, Wisconsin. On June 11, 1960, she was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Dennis Bahr for 49 years until he passed away on August 9, 2009. Shelby worked in the offices of the University of Maryland, Shawano County, Shawano Hospital and Wallrich Insurance. She enjoyed babysitting for numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. She was a housekeeper at Best Western and Country Inn and Suites/Settle Inn and Suites until retirement.

Shelby enjoyed trips to the Wisconsin State Fair, Brewers games, and spending time with her family at the Fischer Family Farm during deer hunting season. She truly enjoyed her trips with Dennis to Branson, MO.

As you may know, she loved to socialize with her many friends and family at the Washington Inn, drinking brandy and waters. She even was given the permission to do the early "kitchen door sneak in" at 3:45 pm and control the tv remotes. This left her becoming more than just Shelby but "Ma", "Mom" and "Grandma" to so many. In 2012, she became special friends with Jerry Temple, in her many visits to the Washington Inn. They then enjoyed their time together camping at Portfield and Hodag Country Festivals, in addition to their time spent at the Washington Inn.

Shelby was a beloved mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, auntie, and friend to so many. She always greeted you with open arms and a loving smile.

She is survived by a sister, Mary Ellen (nee Gunderson) (Roy) Fischer, daughter-in-law, Sally Bahr (Fianceé Kevin Schneidewend), grandchildren: Jesse (Amber) Bahr, Katie Bahr, and great-niece, "granddaughter", Desi (Cody) Owen, great-grandchildren: Jadyn and Jackson Bahr, sisters-in-law: Verna Brusewitz and Diana Bahr, many nieces and nephews, Jerry's sons: Todd and Troy Temple, and beloved pets, Maggie, Cinder, Pepe, Jack and her favorite, Bella.

Shelby is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis, son, Jeff, special friend, Jerry Temple, father and mother, Alfred and Alta Gunderson, brother James Gunderson, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paul and Edna Bahr, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law: Roger Bahr, Danny Brusewitz, Dave and Erna Bahr.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, December 13, 2021, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel, with Rev. Timothy Shoup officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Sunday, December 12, 2021, from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm and again at 9:30 am until the time of service on Monday, December 13, 2021.

Burial will be in the church cemetery at a later date.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Aurora Hospice, and a huge thank you to Sally and Kevin for their wonderful care.