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1932
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John Katzenberger Obituary
John Katzenberger, 83, passed away May 4, 2016 in Sioux Falls.
John was born September 9, 1932 in Huron SD. The family moved to Sioux Falls in 1937 and he graduated from Cathedral High School in 1950. John married Darlene Beck on August 3, 1955. They were blessed with five children. John retired from the Postal Service in 1992.
John is survived by his wife of 60 years: Darlene; children: Jane (Rich) Reuwsaat, Karen (Art) Borden, Lori Gulbrandson, and Tim (Teri) Katzenberger; grandchildren: Jill, Barry, Sarah, Eric, Jared, Adam, Shane, Brian, Brad, Kayla and Kyle; 9 great-grandchildren; a brother, Carl (Priscilla) Katzenberger and a sister, Cherie Quigley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Rosalie Katzenberger, daughter, Lynne Swenson, grandson-in-law, Jeremy Miller, and brother in law Dick Quigley.
Visitation will be Thursday, 5 PM at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home with a Scripture Vigil at 7 PM followed by the Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, 10 AM at St. Mary Church. barnett-lewis.com
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Norman Sechser
May 12, 2016
Darlene you have our deepest sympathy for the loss of John. Hope you are well.
May 5, 2016
Darlene, Our special feelings are with you. John was a wonderful, husband, father and friend. We will miss seeing him on our next trip to Sioux Falls.
Remember how he fixed the basement for the Girl Scouts---what a guy! A true child of God. Blessings
Don and Kay Stoterau
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