Kathleen A. Stolpman

1942 - 2016

Stolpman, Kathleen A. (Nee Froker ) Kathie was born in Madison WI, on November 10, 1942. She is survived by her son, Andrew Stolpman, daughter Amy (Eric) Conkle, grandchildren Michael, William, and Anne-Marie Conkle, her brother Lowell (Marjorie Bjornstad) Froker, twin sister Connie (Richard) Bogue and Nancy Mayne. Kathie was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Mildred (Rollins) Froker and her husband the Rev Canon Michael J Stolpman. Kathie graduated from Wisconsin High School and the University of Wisconsin, Madison with a degree in Social Work in 1964. It was there she met her beloved soul mate, Michael, and they were married in August 1965. They started their family first with the birth of their son Andrew, followed by their daughter Amy. The family dedicated much of their time and resources to numerous community programs. Kathie is widely known for her role as a leader in the domestic violence movement in Milwaukee as Executive Director of Sojourner Truth House. "Thank you for being our mom and for your unending love." A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, January 20, at 2:00 PM at at St. John's On The Lake, 1840 N. Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, family will greet friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Kathleen's name may be made to the Sojourner Family Peace Center, (619 W Walnut St, Milwaukee WI 53212) or the Department of Neurology (Attn: Vicki Conte) Froedtert and the Medical College of WI (9200 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee WI 53226) or the charity of your choice.