Danese C. Shropshire passed away May 24, 2020 at Century Villa Health Care. She was born to Raymond Trexler and Gertrude Trexler on August 14, 1926. Danese graduated from Peru High School in 1944 and married Howard C. Shropshire on May 8, 1948. She and Howard owned Shropshire’s Rug Shop in Peru for many years. Danese was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Peru. Danese was preceded in death by her husband Howard and daughter Nancy Jewell. Danese is survived by her daughter Kathryn (Jim) Ruemler, Russiaville, IN; son Michael (Dawn) Shropshire, Peru; grandson Benjamin (Ashlee) Shropshire and great grandsons Corbin and Broden, Logansport; Clayton Jewell, Boyce, VA; Eric (Jesse) Jewell and great grandson Holland, Boyce, VA; Doug Jewell (Nancy deceased), Millville, DE. There will be no services at this time with the family gathering at a later time for a Celebration of Life. Arrangements have been entrusted to Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home.
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