Shirel Ann Marie Paulick

In Loving Memory of Shirel Ann Marie (Aker) Paulick March 15, 1956 - August 23, 2025 The world lost someone truly special when Shirel Ann Marie (Aker) Paulick, 69, of Otsego, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2025, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Born on March 15, 1956, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Donald Aker and Alice (Freer) Aker, Shirel made her home in Otsego, Minnesota, for the past 26 years, where she built a life defined by compassion, generosity, and devotion to her family and others. Her life's purpose was helping others, whether through her career or simply by making everyone around her feel welcome and valued. For more than 20 years, Shirel dedicated herself to supporting people with disabilities at Opportunity Partners in Plymouth, Minnesota - a calling that reflected her gentle spirit and her remarkable ability to connect with everyone she met. She found deep joy in her work and built lasting friendships with her coworkers, often saying how fortunate she felt to be part of such a meaningful organization. Shirel's kindness, humor, and light touched all who knew her, and she often reminded others to take life one day at a time and to always look for the bright side of things. Shirel had a natural warmth that drew people in instantly. She loved sharing laughter, helping others, and creating memories with her family. She especially cherished this past summer, caring for her grandchildren and joining in their almost daily lemonade stands-simple moments that perfectly captured her joy and selflessness. She also loved spending time at the family cabin in northern Minnesota and the many adventures she shared exploring new destinations with her sister Dawn and niece Felicia. She is survived by her son Brandon Paulick, her sister Dawn Backer, her niece Felicia Greenly, and her cherished grandchildren Mason, Skylar, and Silas Paulick. She was preceded in death by her parents Donald Aker and Alice (Freer) Aker. A celebration of Shirel's life will be held at a later date, with details to be announced. All who knew her are welcome to attend and share their memories. Shirel wished for her family and friends not to feel sadness after her passing, but instead to celebrate the life she lived and the love she shared. Her sudden loss reminds all who loved her of what truly matters: don't wait until tomorrow to tell someone how you feel today.

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Shirel Ann Marie Paulick

March 15, 1956 - August 23, 2025

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