Katherine Regina Schlosser was born in Arkansaw, WI on November 30, 1919 to Joseph and Gertrude (Moritz) Hartung. She died January 13, 2015 at the Heritage of Elmwood Nursing Home in Elmwood, WI.

Katherine lived a very busy happy life keeping up with her 10 children and husband that liked to travel. World Fairs, Canadian fishing and blueberry trips, camping, lumber conventions, and visiting their children/grandchildren  all over the country were just a few of their adventures.   The family spent many happy hours at Hayward, WI enjoying the little cottage on the lake.  Her garden raised many fruits and vegetables for the family and offered many therapeutic hours of weeding and harvesting. You can just imagine the meals she prepared!   She enjoyed flowers - always planting, watering, fertilizing, weeding, mulching.  The birds loved her bird bath and she watched them every morning over coffee. She and her husband Bud spent many retired winters in Ft. Myers Beach with family and friends.  They loved the warm temperatures with boating and enjoyed eating out especially at lunchtime.

Katherine spent her last 5 years at Autumn Village in Menomonie, WI before moving to Heritage Nursing Home in Elmwood, WI.  The family would like to thank all the nurses and staff that made her life enjoyable to the end.

Katherine is survived by her daughters and sons - Mary (George) Raupp of Naples, FL, Daniel (Debbie) Schlosser of Bay Minette, AL, Linda (Ed) Wells of Green Lake, Rebecca (Daryl) Olson of Lakeville, MN, Constance (Gary) Larson of Elk Mound, Katherine (Charles) Stori of Columbia, SC, Steven (Laurie) Schlosser of Arkansaw and Robert (Tammy) Schlosser of Durand. She will also be greatly missed by her 29 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Katherine is survived by her brother, Duane (Pat) Hartung of Merritt Island, FL, and sister-in-law, Gladys Hartung of New Brighten, MN.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Schlosser, in 2004, her sons - Michael Francis in 2004, and William Joseph in 1958.  Her brothers, Walter, Galen, Harvey and Darrel Hartung, her sisters, Marge Driscoll, Lorraine Huettel, and Darlene Wolff.

Funeral Services will be 1:00PM Friday, January 16, 2015 at St. Henry Catholic Church in Eau Galle. Rev. Kevin Louis STL will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 11:00 AM until the time of services at the church on Friday.

In Lieu of flowers memorials in Katherine’s name may be made to the local charity of your choice.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Durand is serving the family.

Condolences

1. SHEILA /Marty Robertson January 26, 2015, at 12:22pm

   We, along with Pam Schlosser, would like to offer our deepest condolences to the Schlosser family on the recent passing of Katherine. May she rest in Peace..
   ❤️❤️❤️

2. Carol Anders Krupski January 19, 2015, at 7:14pm

   So sorry for your loss. She sounds like she was a very special lady. My grandmother was Clara Hartung Anders. I wish we could have known her.

3. Vicki ODonnell January 17, 2015, at 1:04pm

   My deepest sympathy to all my cousins out there. I have many great memories of the farm. We certainly enjoyed visiting with all of you, although it wasn't very often. Mom and Dad (Wendell and Lorraine Huettl) enjoyed our visits with everyone too. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Aunt Katherine was a very special person and will be missed. God bless all of you and your families.

4. Jennifer Hartung Sullivan and family January 16, 2015, at 10:11pm

   Dear precious cousins, We are so sorry for your loss ! What a beautiful woman (inside and out) that your mom was!!!! Her smile and laugh lit up a room and was very contagious!!! We have many fond memories of Aunt Katherine and Uncle Bud! Although, I have always lived in sunny Florida, I had very few opportunities to enjoy boating or fishing..... However, your parents made it all happen for my family and I!! My family and I were fortunate enough to visit your parents in Fort Myers Beach quite a few times!!! They would always show us a good time!!! They taught us how to really enjoy the beauty of Florida and it's waters. We will miss your mom, as we still miss your dad! Aunt Katherine and Uncle Bud taught many of us how to live a full happy and purposeful life! Your entire family is a wonderful reflection of their meaningful life and their infinite legacy. Please know that we send our condolences and are keeping you all in our prayers!
   Love, Jennifer, your cousin in Florida, who would have loved to have been at the memorial! God Bless You and your entire Family!

5. John Hartung January 16, 2015, at 9:01pm

   My sympathies go out to all my cousins and family. I have wonderful memories of my Aunt Katherine. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

6. Terrie (Hartung) and Steve Lampi January 16, 2015, at 6:26pm

   The picture of your mom reminds me of childhood years visiting you all in Wisconsin after a long drive from Florida! She touched many lives and will be missed. My parents, Bob and Mary Ellen, fondly talked of your mom. They appreciated her phone calls especially in later years. May you all be blessed with her love and strength.

7. Dick and Jan Bates January 16, 2015, at 6:02pm

   Family of Katherine Schlosser:
   So sorry to hear of your loss. We will remember Katherine in our prayers.

   Dick & Jan Bates

8. Patricia and Duane Hartung January 15, 2015, at 9:22pm

   We send our love and sympathy to the family. Your mom was very special to us, as was your dad. We've had many happy times with your parents over the years. They were generous in their travels to visit with their friends and family. They brought with them their warmth and sense of fun. They overcame life's difficulties with grace, humor,faith, love, and perseverance. Your Uncle Bud and I will miss her. They modeled strength in life's adversities for us all.
   Love and Prayers,

   Uncle Bud and Aunt Pat

9. Annette Malone January 15, 2015, at 7:14pm

   Mary and Family,
   My sympathy to you at the loss of your mom. She certainly was blessed with a good life and wonderful family. May you find God's presence with you at this time. My prayers are with you.

10. Kathryn Wayne [Roy Wayne] January 15, 2015, at 4:48pm

    So sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you.

11. Phyllis Ziegeweid January 15, 2015, at 4:06pm

    To Mary Schlosser Raupp -- Jean Traun McKay got a hold of me to notify me of your mom's passing. We both lost track of you since you moved to Naples. Hope all is well. Am sending condolences to your whole family. She lived a long and full life. Her obit reminded me of our travels to Canada back in 1967. When you get a chance, let us hear from you. As for your mom, she's in good hands for eternity. Phyllis and Greg Ziegeweid

12. Susanne Driscoll January 15, 2015, at 1:32pm

    Dear Cousins, my heart is with you. I will light a candle here, and we, Aunt Katherine and I, will have many lively discussions yet. Full of laughter as always. She typifies the spirit of the Hartungs in a very special way to me and trips to the farm during my childhood were happy happy times for me. Everyone was allowed to be loud and sometimes cranky...and I loved it. And I especially loved the ready twinkle in your eye and the infectious smile that turned to laughter,Aunt Katherine. Of course life was (and is) hard sometimes...and a lot of hard work goes into it, I can still hear you say. May your laughter continue to bless and heal us. Our prayers and love, Susanne

13. Doug & Donna Gruber January 15, 2015, at 6:09am

    Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time of lose. May she rest in peace.

14. Jim and Karen Hartung January 14, 2015, at 7:58pm

    Our sympathies to your family. Katherine and Bud danced at our wedding. It was their 60th wedding anniversary too! We will remember her fondly. Much love.

15. Dave Benzschawel January 14, 2015, at 12:34pm

    Sorry for you loss. May your happy memories sooth your heart and lessen the pain.

16. pat petrie / kurth January 14, 2015, at 8:36am

    I am so sorry for your loss.

17. Rosemary E Carlisle January 14, 2015, at 7:21am

    My sincerest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you during
    this difficult time.l

18. Don & Kay Hartung January 14, 2015, at 4:15am

    So sorry to hear of her passing.

19. Peggy Pittaway January 13, 2015, at 8:38pm

    I only had the pleasure of meeting Katherine three times but each time was such a blessing. She was always so sweet and kind to me, that I will never forget her. Rest in peace dear lady. My condolences to the family and friends,

20. Doris Hartung Neuzil January 13, 2015, at 7:34pm

    A sweet loving woman. I enjoyed many a lunch with her. I will miss her.w

21. Karol Schlosser January 13, 2015, at 7:15pm

    I am so sorry to hear about Katherine's passing away. You have my deepest sympathy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

22. Pat and Mike Kittilstad January 13, 2015, at 7:08pm

    We have many happy memories of time with Aunt Katherine and Uncle Bud. And we saw Aunt Katherine right after she moved to Autumn Village. She was so happy and enjoying her new friends very much. Love and prayers to all of you.

23. Don & Geri Daniels January 13, 2015, at 7:01pm

    Wish I could have spent time with her. Her love of gardening and bird watching would have been a great pleasure to share with her. To her children I have met and those I have yet to meet our hearts are with you for the loss of your mother.
    In Deepest Sympathy
    Don and Geri Daniels rxgx

24. John Judy parr January 13, 2015, at 5:35pm

    Our sympathy is with you

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