Shawn Michael Farrell, 36, died unexpectedly, Friday, January 29, 2016. He was born on December 5, 1979, in Green Bay. Shawn attended Annunciation Grade School, Notre Dame Academy and graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a degree in Business Management.
Shawn loved to spend time with his fiancée, Lindsay and their golden retriever, Gracie as well as his family. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing cribbage, and listening to Dave Matthews Band. Shawn was also an avid Packers fan and Wisconsin sports fan. He enjoyed these activities but his true love was his fiancée, Lindsay and his family.
Shawn is survived by his parents, Bill and Marsha Farrell; his fiancée, Lindsay Gonwa and her parents, Gail and David Gonwa; his siblings, Trevor (Brenda), Ryan (Ellen), Joseph, Kevin, Maggie (Joe), Moira (Lauren) and Michael. He is further survived by his grandparents, Robert and Joyce Gatske; nephews and nieces, Hannah, Bennett, Gretchen, Lucy and Elliot as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Friends may call at Resurrection Catholic Church, 333 Hilltop Drive, Green Bay, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 2. There will be a Celebration of Shawn's Life at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Blaney Funeral Home is assisting the family. To send online condolences please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Shawn's name.
Shawn, you will be greatly missed and you are in our hearts forever.
"Celebrate! We will! For life is short, but sweet for certain." – Dave Matthews "Two Step"