Kathryn Schlechter
October 25, 1930 ~ October 18, 2019
Kathryn M. Schlechter, 88, of Miller, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 25, 2019 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller with Father Paul Josten, celebrant. Burial followed at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Polo. Visitation will began at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, October 24, 2019 followed by a 7:00 p.m. wake service, all at the church.
Kathryn Mae Wernsmann was born to Philip and Mary (Maloney) Wernsmann on October 25, 1930 at their ranch at Headlee Ranch in Washabaugh County, which is now part of Jackson County, South Dakota. She attended Headlee Ranch Country School. In 1942, the family moved to the Polo area. She attended St. Liborius Grade School and Fairview High School; graduating in 1948. She then attended Mount Marty College for her teaching certificate. She taught two years in Hand County country schools.
On June 12, 1951, she and Maurice Schlechter were married at St. Liborius Church at Polo and moved to a farm southwest of Polo where they farmed and raised nine children. She was a member of St. Liborius Church, St. Liborius Christian Mothers, and the St. Liborius Altar Society. She enjoyed raising a large garden and preserving the produce, sewing and quilting, and attending the children and grandchildren’s’ sporting events.
Her memory will be cherished by her children: Doris (Randy) Juhnke, Mike Schlechter, Ted (JoEllen) Schlechter, Mary (Kevin) Neuhauser, Jean (Kevin) Engen, Carol (Mike) Goodrich, Rob (Sheila) Schlechter, Cindy (Gaylon) Gerber, and Kathy (Jeff) Schulz; sister, Betty Schlechter; sister-in-law, Geraldine Wernsmann; 21 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Maurice in 2014; brothers: James, Edward (Charlotte), Phil (Sally), Ralph, and Bernard; sisters: Marie (Wayne) Mattson, Mildred (Sister Marina) Wernsmann, Lucille (Alvin) Anglin, and Dorothy (Edmund) Zens; grandson, Jack Schulz; and granddaughter, Kimberly Juhnke.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Kathryn’s arrangements.
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Kathryn's family, My sincere sympathy and condolences to your family in the loss of your mom. She was a special lady, and she and Maurice raised a great family. May your faith and your family be a source of comfort in the days ahead.
We want to express our sympathy to Kathyrns family and we will keep them in our prayers.
Jerome Venjohn
I'm sorry for your loss. Sending sympathy and love to Ted and the rest of the family. Also to Geri. We were in support group together many long years ago.
My condolences and deepest sympathy to all of Kathryn’s family. Cherish the memories you have and keep them close to your heart. May God bless and keep you during this very difficult time.
My condolences to the Schlechter families.
praying for comfort at this time of grief
Our sympathy and prayers to each of you on the loss of your mother. She was special lady and we always enjoyed visiting with her and Maurice at sporting events.
What a treasure all of you had for a mother. She always treated me like one of her own and I so loved coming to Polo!!! I felt so lucky to have met all of you and your kind and loving mother!!! She definitely raised all of you right and will live on in your hearts forever. God Bless You All!!!
Robbie
May you seek comfort with Family and Friends at this difficult time. Cherish your memories and rejoice remembering the good times. Prayers to you all.
My deepest sympathy at your loss. We used to have such a good time together in our younger years going to Weight Watchers and parties with our hubbies. I gave Kathryn a denim quilt pattern and she got hers done. I still haven't tackled it. She is going to be missed by many. Hugs to all of you.
Some of my favor memories are of when Dawn, Virg, and I would ‘kidnap’ you for lunch and a ride to see Aunt Betty. Aunt Kathryn, you are dearly loved and will be deeply missed.