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Kathleen A. Feuker

Kathleen A. Feuker

Kathleen A. Feuker age 75 of Elmwood, died Monday July 10, 2017 at her son’s home in the Township of Weston, rural Elmwood.

Kathy was born July 21, 1941 in Durand.  She was the daughter of Victor E. and Marie A. (Sinz) Erickson and grew up in Eau Galle.  She attended St. Henry’s Elementary School and graduated from Durand High School in 1959.  Kathy married John W. Feuker on September 11, 1965 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Eau Galle.  After marriage they made their home on the Nippersink Valley Farm, where they worked in partnership and raised their family.  Despite the demands of a busy dairy farm, she devoted time to gatherings with extended family, 4-H leadership, religious education, and several part-time jobs off the farm.  Kathy also was a personal care giver to her mother, Marie.

As a vibrant presence in the life of her grandchildren, she shared her sense of adventure and love of nature.  Gramma was always ready for identifying butterflies, bird banding, catching frogs, searching for treasure or kayaking down a river. Kathy was known to provide enthusiastic support at their sporting events, sometimes for the other team.

The sound of her laughter enlivened every gathering. Kathy enjoyed traveling both locally and abroad.  Campfire cooking was the best way to “eat out”, bird watching provided hours of entertainment, dancing at the Moose Lodge was an anticipated weekly event, and many paintings were completed at Arts Coming Together.  She served in many capacities at Sacred Heart in Elmwood including reading at mass, singing in the choir and serving in the Altar and Rosary Society.

Kathy is survived by her children, Craig (Andrea) of Elmwood, Anita Feuker of Reno, NV, three granddaughters, Libby, Hannah, and Katie; three sisters, Luanne Erickson of Eau Galle, Theresa Harrington of Denver, CO and Bonnie (Bill) Gibson of Fall Creek; a sister-in-law, Kay Erickson of Jacksonville, FL; a brother-in-law, David Allen of Denver, CO, nieces and a nephew and other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband John in 2012, and a brother, Jon “Swede” Erickson, a sister Susan Erickson, a nephew, Shawn “Gibby” Gibson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Kathy’s name may be given to Mayo Clinic Cancer Research.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday July 13, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elmwood with Rev. Prince Raja officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 AM Thursday at the church.

Condolences

  1. Ann & Dick Bowker

    Craig and Anita, So sorry to hear of your loss. We have many fond memories of sharing Nippersink valley with your mom and dad when you were growing up.

  2. Lynn Dickmann

    I knew Kathy from Arts Coming Together. She will be missed. Prayers for the family.

  3. Robert W Learmann

    Sorry to hear of your passing I'll sure miss coming to your farm and go hunting with John, Pete and john"s brother.

  4. Anneka Rogers

    So sorry to hear.

  5. Barb Gibson

    My Sympathy and prayers to the families and sisters. Qpy

  6. Lori , Arnie, Derek, Tara and Tiffany Nelson

    Craig, Anita and Family,
    We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. Her ever present smile will always be a treasured memory from family events. Our thoughts and prayers are with you .....

  7. Cathy Lee

    So sorry to hear you have lost your loved one. She was one of our dancing friends! She will be missed!

  8. Paula Smith

    to the family of Kathy Feuker I am so sorry for the loss of your mother she and your dad were friends of my mom and dad so sorry for your loss
    ill keep you in my prayers

    Paula Smith

  9. Tom and Kathy Bauer

    Craig, Anita, and family,
    So sorry for your loss.

  10. Julie Friberg

    My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss.

  11. James Kezar

    I am so sorry to hear about Kathy.

    Jim Kezar

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