Shirley Gorse Koerne was born January 4, 1937 in Kimmswick, Missouri, the daughter of August and Ethel Kleinschmidt and passed away on May 20,2024 at the age of 87 years.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her late husband Dave Gorse, son Paul Gorse, sisters Arlene Hoffman, & Janice Gravis, brother Orvin Kleinschmidt.

Shirley is survived by her husband Robert Koerner who she married on December 15, 2012 at Zion Lutheran Church. Four sons Timothy Gorse (the late Marla), Daniel Gorse (Vickie), Perry Gorse (Arlene). Step son Robert Koerner (Stephanie). Two daughters Nora Bollinger and step daughter Lisa Bacon. One brother Harold Kleinschmidt (Pat). Nine grandchildren Tara Messer, Mike Gorse, Lydia Ball, Claudia Gorse, Naomi Turner, Jessie Gorse, Stacy Gorse, Nicole Bollinger and Lauren Bollinger. Nine great grand children Taylor Seymour, Jacob Gorse, Jolene Messer, Josiah Turner, Elijah Turner, Hannah Turner, Abigail Turner, Jeremiah Gorse and Joel Ortega.

Shirley was a member of St. Jonos Lutheran of Arnold, M0. & Zion Lutheran Church Marquand, Mo.

She enjoyed hunting, picking blackberry, loved her flowers and birds. She loved the Lord.