Katherine R. Schlitt's Obituary
KATHERINE R. SCHLITT
PINE RIVER, WISCONSIN
Age 95, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at her home in Pine River, WI. She was born April 21, 1919 in Milwaukee, WI; daughter of Valentine C. and Katherine (Hart) Young. On August 21, 1945, Katherine married Joseph A. Schlitt, Sr. in Milwaukee and together they shared 41 years of marriage before his passing on March 9, 1987. She will be deeply missed by all of her loving family and friends.
Katherine is survived by three sons: Val S. Schlitt of Redgranite, WI, John W. Schlitt of Pine River, WI, and Andrew C. Schlitt of Pine River, WI; four great-grandchildren: Damien, Cali, Reese, and Hannah Hesprich of Minnesota; a nephew: Don (Mary) Lyskawa of Grafton, WI; and a niece: Donna (Robert) Klientank of Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Valentine and Katherine Young; her husband, Joseph Schlitt, Sr.; a son, Joseph Schlitt, Jr.; a granddaughter, Stacy Hesprich; one sister and brother-in-law, Olive (Donald) Lyskawa; and a daughter-in-law, Gayle Schlitt.
A Funeral Service will be on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 5:00 PM at the Holly Funeral Home in Poy Sippi, WI. A visitation will be held on Saturday from 3:00 – 5:00 PM at the Holly Funeral Home. Burial will be at Wood National Cemetery in Milwaukee, WI. The Holly Funeral Home of Poy Sippi is assisting the family with arrangements.
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