Sharon Rose Downing

Sharon R. Downing, 78, of Horicon and formerly of Mauston, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022 at Sylvan Crossing at Hunter Ridge in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam. A Celebration of Life for Sharon will begin at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Sandra Schieble officiating.  Inurnment will take place at a later date at the Mauston Cemetery in Mauston, Wisconsin.

Sharon Rose was born on October 30, 1943 the daughter of Elmond and Rose (Tatzel) Wright in Mauston, Wisconsin.  She was a graduate of Mauston High School.  She had been employed with John Deere Horicon Works for over 30 years.

Sharon was a quiet gentle woman who greatly loved the outdoors and nature. She also enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting.

Sharon will be deeply missed by her daughter, Kim (Dale) Deibert of Burnett; grandchildren: Amber Kittleson of Beaver Dam and Mason Deibert of West Bend; great grandson Kegan and twin great granddaughters: Keira and Kendra; her sister Donna Klentz of Necedah; her brother Charles Wright of Mauston and her step sister Ramona Schwartz of Janesville.  She is further survived nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother Rose Zimdahl, her father Elmond Wright, step mother Fern Wright and brothers-in-law: Harold Klentz and Orrie Schwartz.

The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is serving the family.  Online condolences may be made at www.koepselfh.com.