Kathleen Nigl

Nigl (Hinz), Kathleen

Kathleen R. Nigl (Hinz) passed away surrounded by friends and family at the age of 61 years old at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI on Dec. 31st 2014. She was born in Oshkosh on July 12th 1953 and resided there until her untimely departure. She was born to Edmund and Marie Hinz. She enjoyed the outdoors and fishing perch when she was younger. She loved to gamble, play Bingo, and the slot machines. Kathy loved to cook and bake cookies for her family. She rarely missed an opportunity to play cards with her brothers. Kathy loved being a grandmother and she was excited to find out she was going to be a great grandmother for the second time.

Kathy is survived by her two children Scott (Shirley Hyde) and Paul Nigl. Her three grand children are Alex Nigl (Wife Samara); Brennan Pulver (Samantha); Brianna Nigl (Salvador). Kathy has one great grandson Brentin Nigl and was soon expecting to welcome Eli. Her three brothers, Steven and Mike (Barb) Hinz of Oshkosh; and Bob Hinz (Val) of Waupaca. She has three nieces Megan, Michelle, and Kassy. She also has two nephews, Trevor and Kale. Kathy has numerous aunts and uncles with many cousins in Wisconsin and South Dakota. Her four special friends, Nancy Richter, Shirley Hyde, Rose Rassmussen, and Debbie Pugh(cousin). A special mention goes out to Mr. Meko, one of the best cats a person could have and a great companion. She enjoyed his company.

She was preceded in death by her parents Edmund and Marie Hinz and her sister Cheryl.

Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed, and very dear.

Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 am until Noon on Friday, January 9th 2015 at 2786 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI at Lake View Memorial Park with a service to follow. Family and friends will be gathering at Witzke's Tavern, 1700 Oregon St, Oshkosh, WI shortly after the service.