Date : 06 Jan 2003
Location : Highland Memorial Park, Appleton, WI
Appleton
Age 61, went peacefully home into the loving arms of her Savior, surrounded by her family on January 2, 2003. Katie was born in Sheboygan, WI on December 14, 1941 to the late Russell and Alice Rabe Richter. She was a lifelong resident of the Fox Valley Area. Katie married William 'Bill' Wolff on May 27, 1961. They enjoyed 38 wonderful years together. They made their home in Appleton where they raised their three daughters. Katie was a patient, loving mother and homemaker. She went on to give of herself as an in-home-care giver for many years. She also enjoyed her weekly bridge club and was a member of the Ladies Elks. Katie was a charter member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. Katie's best times were spent with family and friends and her constant companion, Muffin.
Katie will be greatly missed by her daughters: Lisa Curt Drews of Amherst, Wendy Terris Leicht of Appleton, and Traci Casey Maloney of Green Bay. She will also be sadly missed by her grandchildren Katie and Matt Drews, and so many special friends including Lois, Dottie, Penny and Margot.
Katie was preceded in death by her loving husband Bill, her parents, and her mother and father-in-law.
The memorial service will be at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 2003, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2220 East College Avenue, Appleton, with Pastor Thomas Part officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Appleton Highland Memorial Park.
Katie's family would like to give a special thank you to hospice nurses, aides, and volunteers, especially Suzi, Marie and Frannie for their loving and compassionate care for Mom and for us during this difficult time. Also, a big thank you to all our family and friends who helped us in so many ways.
A memorial fund in Katie's name is being established.
'Mom and Grandma, we will miss you so very much. You came through a lot these past few years. We know you tried to be here to watch over us in the years ahead. Now, our peace comes from knowing that you have been received into heaven by our Loving Lord to be free from pain and enjoy eternal life with Daddy.'
Appleton Post-Crescent - Jan 4, 2003