Obit: Degenhardt, Kathleen L. “Kathy” (1926 – 2016)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Degenhardt, Hoesly, Kessler, Schroepfer, Heiman, Schmitt, Kohlnhofer, Manning

----Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Abbotsford, Wis.) 13 Jan 2016

Degenhardt, Kathleen L. “Kathy” (23 MAY 1926 – 5 JAN 2016)

Kathleen L. “Kathy” Degenhardt, 89, Green Bay, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 9, in Green Bay.

Kathleen Hoesly was born on May 23, 1926, in Neillsville, the daughter of Balthazar and Leona (nee Kessler) Hoesly. She graduated from Greenwood High School. Kathy married Don Degenhardt in 1947 in Loyal, and the couple resided in Chicago until 1952, when they moved to Antigo. Together, Kathy and Don shared 64 loving years of marriage and raised four children. Kathy was a loving wife, mother and grandma. Known for her selfless heart and sense of humor, Kathy brought joy into the lives of everyone she met. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards and spending time with her family and her new friends at Allouez Sunrise Village.

Kathy is survived by her four children, Deanna (Larry) Schroepfer, Debbie (the late Bob) Heiman, Dona (Jim) Schmitt and Marty (Shannon) Degenhardt; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Degenhardt; two brothers, Irvin and Clarence Hoesly; a sister, Virginia Manning; a granddaughter, Eva Schmitt; several in-laws; and a nephew, Keith Kohlnhofer.

Kathy’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and residents at Allouez Sunrise Village for their loving care and friendship.

To leave an on-line condolence for the family, visit www.NewcomerGreenBay.com.

Newcomer Funeral Home, Green Bay, assisted the family with arrangements.