Obit: Englebretson, Kathleen J. "Katie" (1928 –2018)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Englebretson, Tucker, Ratelle, Schultz, Zvolena, Heersma, Bethke

Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Abbotsford, WI) 14 Feb 2018

Englebretson, Kathleen J. "Katie" (19 JUL 1928 – 9 FEB 2018)

Kathleen J. "Katie” Englebretson, 89, Loyal, passed away on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, at Three Oaks Health Services in Marshfield. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 17, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal. Rev. Steve Brice will officiate and burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Kathleen Jane Tucker was born on July 19, 1928, in Loyal, to Harold G. and Loretta E. (nee Ratelle) Tucker. She was raised and received her education in Loyal, graduating from Loyal High School in 1946. Katie married Clayton C. Englebretson at St. Anthony Catholic Church on Aug. 23, 1947. Over the years, she worked several jobs in Loyal, including Colby's Super Market, Neuman's Supper Club, the Loyal Bakery, in the deli at the IGA store, and later at Weyerhaeuser in Marshfield. In 1972, they purchased the Spokeville Elevator, which they operated until 1989. Her husband, Clayton, passed away on Nov. 27, 1993. Katie resided in Loyal until entering Three Oaks nursing facility in the fall of 2006. She had many interests, but especially loved taking care of her grandchildren, spending time with her family and friends, sewing, knitting, baking, and cooking. Katie was a lifetime member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and its PCCW, the Clark County Homemakers and the Loyal American Legion Auxiliary.

She is survived by her children: Kris (Bob) Schultz of Loyal, Yvette (Jesse) Zvolena of Loyal, Tim (Kathy) Englebretson of Stratford, Connie (Tom) Heersma of Rozelleville, Pat (Carmen) Englebretson of Loyal, Eric (Joyce) Englebretson of Loyal, and Paul Englebretson of Thorp; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Katie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clayton; one sister, Beverly Bethke; and one brother, Duane Tucker, in infancy.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. 

Cuddie Funeral Home, Loyal, is assisting the family with arrangements.