Shirley Joy Dupler, 89, of The Plains died Friday, January 23, 2026 at Ohio Health O'Bleness Hospital, Athens.  Born October 27, 1936 in Chauncey, she was the daughter of the late Elmer James and Clara Christensen James.

A 1954 graduate of Athens High School, she had been employed at Midget Motors, Chapman Jewelers, and for 20 years at Dwight Rutherford Insurance.

She was a member of Alpha Chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Moose Lodge.  She enjoyed cooking, shopping and trips to the casino.

Shirley is survived by her son and daughter in law, Norm & Valerie Dupler of Kettering; three grandsons, Alex Dupler, Jake Dupler and Zach Dupler all of Kettering; and many wonderful and caring cousins, friends and neighbors.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Norman Ralph Dupler.

A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, 24 Morris Ave., Athens, OH  45701 with a burial following at Athens Memory Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Athens High School Band where Shirley had many fond memories of playing her saxophone with friends.  Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens.  Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.