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Kathleen J. Vavra

Egg Harbor, Wisconsin

1950 - 2017 (Age 67)

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Vavra, Kathleen J.Kathleen J. (Jung) (Ray) Vavra, 67, of Egg Harbor, passed away at home with her family by her side, Tuesday, October 17, 2017.She was born in July 1950 to the late Robert (Rube) and June (Diekmeier) Jung. In 1976 she married Michael E Ray. They moved to Waukesha where they...

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Kerry, Jessie, Rob, and Family,
My heart is with you. Kathie has always been such a creative force and is beloved by her friends in art and gardening. She always looked you right in the eye, with smiles and enthusiasm. She will be greatly missed by all.

To the family, for your loss, I am so very sorry. (Matthew 5:4)

Kathie and I were high school classmates at Washington High in Milwaukee where we were both in the band. She was a year older and a year ahead of me in school and was smart, fun and warm always. I lost touch with her after she graduated from high school, but we reconnected two or three years ago after I learned Jessie Ray was her daughter. I'm so glad we had that chance to have dinner and catch up. Sounds like she had an amazing life - which is not surprising to me at all.

Kathie has always been enthusiastic, expressive, creative, and kind. She will be missed among all the circles she touched in Door County. All sympathy to Kerry, Jessie, Rob, and your families.

Kathie's positive energy and vibrant personality endeared her to all of us privileged to know her. Whether in Door Property Owners, Master Gardener's, or other organizations, Kathie sparked new ideas and then got things done! I personally appreciate Kathie and Kerry's participation in the "Artful Garden Walk" last year to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Door County, both as artists and sharing their lovely home with the walk participants. Kathie, your smile embraced everyone in a room. We will...