Shirley M. Muter, 87, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2020 at Huron County Medical Care Facility.

She was born on October 13, 1932 to the late Emil and Clara (Sommers) Woodke.

On July 9, 1955, she married Ervin R. Muter.  They were married for sixty-one years.   He preceded her in death on December 6, 2016.

Shirley & Ervin loved to square dance together.  In her younger years, she played the accordion.  Shirley enjoyed knitting, making quilts, and embroidery.  She was an excellent cook.  Shirley enjoyed going on the Seniors Casino trips.

Shirley is survived by her son: Don Muter of Bad Axe; her daughter: Bonnie McGee of Gagetown; her grandchildren: Earl (Becky) McGee of Cass City and Mary Ellen (Matt) Rozek of Rochester Hills; great-grandchildren: Kylie, Brianna, Alexa, Ayden and Everly; step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.  She is also survived by her brothers: Norm (Gail) Woodke of Harbor Beach and Dale (Pam) Woodke of Alto; brother-in-law, Ken Friedland of Macomb; sisters-in-law: Inez Frye of Rochester and Joann Muter of Port Hope; along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her sons: Richard and Larry Muter; her daughter, Michelle Muter; son-in-law, Mac McKee; her brother, Gary Woodke; brothers-in-law: Jim Frye, Fred Muter and John (Beverly) Muter; sister-in-law, Tracy Friedland and niece, Julie Hartz.

Funeral service for Shirley will be held on Saturday, June 13 ^th at 1:00 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe.  Visitation for Shirley will be from 11:00 until the time of service.

Memorials may be offered to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF.org) or to the Huron County Medical Care, Activity Department.

Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com