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Sheryl Ann Stein

March 29, 1961 - June 17, 2022
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Saturday 7/16, 11:00 am - 12:45 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Saturday 7/16, 1:00 pm
Memorial
Sign Guest Book Here
Mass

Sheryl Ann Stein (Schrank), 61, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at home surrounded by family after a 22-month courageous battle with cancer. Sheryl never let the cancer control her life, and lived each day to its fullest until the very end. Sheryl was born March 29, 1961, in Portage, Wisconsin to Audrey and Donald Schrank. Sheryl graduated from UW-La Crosse, where she met her future husband, Scott Stein. Family was everything to Sheryl. Sheryl started her family on June 22, 1985, marrying the love of her life, Scott, who she often called Scooter. Sheryl’s love for Scott was only overshadowed by the love she had for their two children, Heather, and Jordan. She always made sure her children experienced life to the fullest and felt loved. Sheryl also brought this same love to her two granddaughters, Avery and Sophie. Sheryl spent her career working in Early Child Care and ended her career as an administrator at Bright Horizons. She retired from Bright Horizons in November of 2020, which was not an easy thing for her to do, as she truly loved her work.

Sheryl’s biggest love was being a wife, mother, grandmother, and always placing family before herself. Sheryl guided her family to happiness and success in their lives. Sheryl had an amazing positive impact on her family and others she encountered throughout her life. Sheryl loved being a grandmother and made a point to spoil her grandchildren and shower them with love. Sheryl enjoyed a long weekend this spring in Chicago, to visit the American Girl Place with Avery and Heather, where she gifted Avery with her own American Girl Doll and of course all the accessories. 

Sheryl loved to socialize, travel, bike, craft (especially with her granddaughter Avery), knit, read, buy purses, watch Lifetime movies with Heather, watch Heather compete in dance, eat the meals Jordan cooked, watch Jordan play soccer, and offer her advice to everyone around her (whether they wanted it or not).

One of Sheryl’s last vacations was to New York City in December 2021. She was especially excited as she got her wish to have her brother, Tom, and his wife, Tammy, go with her and Scott. 

Sheryl had many close friends in the area and enjoyed gathering at homes for holidays, celebrations and just for drinks and fun. A friend of Sheryl was family, and family was the most important thing to her. 

Sheryl was preceded in death by her mother Audrey Schrank, father in-law Edward Stein, and mother in-law Elsie Stein, grandparents, and an aunt.

Sheryl is survived by her husband Scott Stein, children Heather (Jordan) Fish, Jordan (Moriah) Stein, brother Thomas (Tammy) Schrank, grandchildren Avery and Sophie Fish, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

As we remember Sheryl, a part of her lives on in all the memories and stories we share about her.

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Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
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Saturday 7/16, 11:00 am - 12:45 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
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Saturday 7/16, 1:00 pm
Memorial
Sign Guest Book Here
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Sheryl Ann Stein (Schrank), 61, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at home surrounded by family after a 22-month courageous battle with cancer. Sheryl never let the cancer control her life, and lived each day to its fullest until the very end. Sheryl was born March 29, 1961, in Portage, Wisconsin to Audrey and DonaldContinue Reading

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Lynn Hill left a message on November 12, 2022:
Dear Scot, I was just scrolling through Facebook seeing if I could find people I know and I came across Sheryl. I cannot express in words how shocked and sorry I am. She was there for me when I needed her—always, and I still consider her one of my best friends. I just felt I had to reach out to you. ❤️ Lynn
Laura Taylor left a message on July 13, 2022:
She was such a warm and happy person. I know she will be sorely missed. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
JoAnne Roesch left a message on July 5, 2022:
To Sheryl's family- I was very saddened to hear of Sheryl's passing. We were friends in school and i am sorry for your loss. Sincerely, JoAnne Roesch (Blada)
Trina Tadman left a message on June 30, 2022:
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Cindy Reetz left a message on June 23, 2022:
Prayers to the whole family during this difficult time may god bring you peace
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Sarah Murray left a message on June 23, 2022:
Jordan, Heather, and Scott - Thinking of you and sending you my deepest sympathies. Sheryl sounds like she was a bright light for all who met her. May your wonderful memories of your time with her bring you peace now and in the days ahead. Kindly, Sarah Murray (Wauwatosa East High School)
Kathy Lake left a message on June 22, 2022:
That beautiful, happy smile says it all. Sheryl surely enjoyed life and will be missed by many.
Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services left a message:
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