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Catherine Bliefnick Obituary
Catherine (Kate) Louise Bliefnick, 84, of rural Waupun, died Monday, August 14, 2017 at St. Agnes Hospital following a brief illness.
Kate was born May 16, 1933 to Hubert and Myrtie Jones Neitman. Kate graduated from Brandon High School and then on November 24, 1951 she married Robert Bliefnick. Following their marriage the couple lived and farmed in the Waupun area. Kate actively volunteered her time to Waupun Memorial Hospital, the Brandon Historical Society, the local and county 4-H, Fond du Lac County Homemakers, and the Daughters of the American Revolution, holding leadership positions in several of these organizations. She was an organist at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church for over 40 years and shared her gift of music by teaching piano lessons. She was an avid reader, solver of crossword puzzles, and loved many cats throughout her life. Kate always looked forward to visits from family and friends.
Kate is survived by her husband of 65 years, Robert; four children: Nancy (Victor) Schkade of Broken Arrow, OK, Amy (Craig) Andrle of Waupun, James (Linda) Bliefnick of Rosendale, and Louisa Bliefnick of Waupun; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two nephews: Kelly and Joel Gilmore; and other countless family and friends.
Kate was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, May Donna Gilmore; two nephews: Paul and Scott Gilmore; a niece, Kate Ann Gilmore; and an infant granddaughter, Tammy Michelle Andrle.
The family would like to thank Waupun Memorial Hospital, and later the Intensive Care Unit staff of St. Agnes Hospital for their tender and responsive care of Catherine.
Funeral services for Catherine Bliefnick will be held Friday, August 18, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in Rogersville, WI with Pastor Kimberly Stowell officiating. Friends and relatives may call on the family at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Cremation has taken place and a private family inurnment will take place at a later date.
Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home of Waupun and staff are serving the family. Please visit our website at www.wernerharmsenfuneralhome.com for further information and to send condolences.
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Lisa Ott collien
August 10, 2020
I was always thankful for her talent, playing the piano at church
Tipper Schaumburg
August 21, 2017
Sorry for your loss, thoughts are with you
Donna Wiles
August 18, 2017
Deepest condolences to the family on the passing Mrs. Bliefnick from former neighbors, Mugridges, Township of Waupun. Also a classmate to Craig and Amy too.
Phoebe Smith
August 16, 2017
Please give my condolences to the family. It has been many years since I talked to Catherine. We did exchange cards and I hoped to see her at least one more time. she had a great sense of humor . My condolences to Bliefy who I have not had a chance to talk to in years. I know she will be missed.From Phoebe J. Smith in the Blue Mts. of Oregon.
August 16, 2017
I am very sorry for your lost. I can imagine how heartbreaking it is to lose a loved one, but its uplifting to know that God promises us in Isaiah 65:17 a near future in which not only we wont feel this horrid pain in our hearts when we lose a loved one, but we wont even remember how it felt.
August 16, 2017
She was a nice lady.
Brad Lehnigk
August 16, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to the Bliefnick family. She has left so many happy memories to her family, friends and those whose lives she touched. We will all miss her musical talent and pleasant personality. Louise & Leonard Guenzel - Rosendale
Kurt & Debbie Miller & Family
August 15, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Great lady!
Lisa Collien
August 15, 2017
Dear Bliefy and family,
We will certainly miss Kate, such a wonderful women. So many great memories growing up. She was one of my mom's best friends. Ruthie, Tammy, and Kate will have many feline friends in Heaven for sure. Playing at the farm and also going to Big Green Lake after church are only just a few memories I will never forget! Peace and comfort to the family. Love Lisa Collien
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