Katherine Freier
May 31, 1943 ~ September 9, 2016
Katherine Freier, 73, of Highmore, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 at the Highmore Health in Highmore.
Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Highmore with Father Chester Murtha, celebrant. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Highmore. Visitation began at 6:00 p.m., Monday, September 12, 2016 followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Katherine was born May 31, 1943 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania to Francis and Katherine (Scheribas) Church. Kathy graduated High School in 1962 and moved to Pierre, South Dakota to earn her LPN degree. On August 6, 1966, she married Robert Freier. In 1980, she returned to school and graduated with a Registered Nursing degree.
Nursing was Kathy’s passion. She loved working and caring for the elderly which she did for many years. After she retired, she worked at the grade school for five years. She spent her Saturdays working at the thrift store, food pantry, and raising money for the cancer society.
In her spare time, she loved doing anything with water; from swimming, tubing, kayaking or just hanging with all her extra kids at Farm Island. She and Robert loved camping and they would pull their camper over to Pierre as much as possible. Kathy also enjoyed reading, coloring, scrapbooking, and photography.
Katherine will be lovely remembered by her husband of 50 years, Robert Freier of Highmore; daughters: Kay of Pierre, Nancy of Pierre, and Roberta of El Monte, CA; two grandchildren: Kristin of Sioux Falls and Eric of Pierre; and three brothers: Frank (Georgia) Church of Seattle, WA, George (Jane) Church of Greensburg, PA, and Joe Church of Harrisburg, PA.
She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Angela; brother, Denny; and sister-in-law, Eileen Church.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Kathy’s arrangements.View current weather.
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Bob and family so very, very sorry to hear about Kathy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad, sad time. Peg
My sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Katherine. The loss of our dear loved ones can be very difficult and distressing to cope with. It has helped myself and others when we remember that they now safely rest in the loving memory of our Grand Creator, waiting for the fulfillment of His promised purpose. Also, may your own good and loving memories of Katherine help to soothe your hearts. Sincerely ( Revelation 21 : 3-5; Acts 24 : 15; Psalms 37 : 11, 34 )
So sorry to hear this. Always enjoyed her at the school, and around. God bless and comfort you all.
Sending heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers to Kathys family, I enjoyed working with Kathy, she was a kind nurse, we all loved her.
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You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Kay and Nancy-so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. It’s never easy losing a loved one-she wounds like a magnificent lady. Thinking of you all today and in the days ahead as you remember and celebrate her life.
My wife and I were so sorry to hear of my cousin, Kathy’s, passing. May God be with you and his promise of eternal life be a comfort to you. Our continued prayers go out for Kathy and your entire family in this your time of grief.