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Kathleen A. "Kathe" Betz

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Kathleen Betz Obituary

Betz, Kathleen A. "Kathe" Died unexpectedly Sunday, August 1, 2010, age 66. Preceded in death by her life partner Mary Ellen "Mellen" Milewski. Survived by her brother Thomas Betz, other relatives and many, many friends. A Celeberation of Life service will be held at the Funeral Home Tuesday, August 10, 10:30-11:30 AM, with a Memorial Service at 11:30 AM. Kathe taught art at South Division High School. She was passionate about music and played in area symphonic and concert bands. She was a gourmet cook, wine and beer connoisseur. She was an outstanding fisherman, award-winning artist, and skiing and scuba diving enthusiast. In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to a charity of your choice.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Aug. 8, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Kathleen Betz

17 Entries

August 19, 2010

The crew at Ray's Wine and Spirits would like to pass on our condolences. Kathe was a great person and great customer, and she will be missed. We enjoyed seeing her every time she stopped in.

Karin Betz

August 12, 2010

I have many great memories of my Aunts Kathe and Mellon from childhood. I am glad I could attend the funeral and hear the wonderful stories of all the lives that they touched. May their spirits always be remembered by all their friends and family.

August 10, 2010

Tom,
Thank God for the Memories, otherwise the loss of Kathe in our life would be too much to bare. A better friend will be impossible to find. Our deepest sympathy to you.
Larry & Carol Pringle

Michael Ali

August 10, 2010

R.I.P You sound like a wonderful spirit-I do not know if I knew you- are you 'Kitty' from Milwaukee and Lake Tischigan in Waterford?

Peter Gijlohann & Staff

August 10, 2010

Tom and Friends,
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
"Kathe's 'Prime' Family

John Turck

August 10, 2010

Dear Tom,
Knowing the sadness I have felt since learning of Kathe's passing, I can only imagine your sense of loss. My memories, of course, are centered around our time together in the Elks/Knights band.

Kathe was the spirit of the band. She was a great, passionate musician, highly competitive when we went up against all those pretenders, and always shared her warm sense of humor, telling her stories or laughing at yours.

I regret that I cannot be there today to share my sympathies and more memories with you in person. I will always keep Kathe in my thoughts.

August 9, 2010

Michael and I were sadden to learn of Kathe's passing. We shared some great memories the last couple of times we saw each other. I am glad we were able to have that time together - she made us laugh and what a great laugh she had. Our sincere condolences to your family.
Michael & Debbie Poytinger - Former Elks Band Members

Jane Krause

August 9, 2010

We met Kathe and Mellen in St. Germain at Deer Run almost 20 years ago. We have always enjoyed their company, laughing and drinking wine. We are so sorry to hear of Kathe's passing. We had dinner with her at our cabin on July 22nd. Our sympathies to her brother, Tom, any other family members and her many friends. Jane & Jim Krause, Hobart, Indiana

Jo Blonien

August 9, 2010

Kathe Betz knew how to live life! Her classroom was next to mine at South Division, but we knew each other many years before in Elks Band, Brass Band and Knightwind. Kathe was a wonderful musician, a respected teacher, a world traveler, and a terrific story teller. She had a great gift of making people laugh and she will be missed. My deepest sympathies.

Todd Feiter

August 8, 2010

I was fortunate to have Ms. Betts as my mentor as I was a student teacher her last semester before she retired...learned a little about art education, learned a lot about life and enjoying it....Glad your back with Mellen....RIP Betts, I cherished my time together, you made my "work" enjoyable every day.

Christine Komar-Franks

August 8, 2010

Ms. Betz was a wonderful art teacher! She took me under her wing and her excitement for art was what inspired me. I've been out of South for nearly 20 years but I still think of her to this day.

August 8, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to Tom and family for the loss of an extraodinary human being, gifted in music, art and the knack of making and keeping friends.
Toni and Paul Seccomb, Butte,Montana

August 8, 2010

Kathe was a very special person. When we were in college I never knew when she would pop in, day or night. She will missed. Ellen Blank Blanchard. "blankity-blank"

Brass Band: Kathe is back row, 4th from the left.

Jo Blonien

August 8, 2010

Cyndy Berrones

August 8, 2010

My deepest condolences to Ms. Betz family. As a former study at SDHS, I can say she was one of the most wonderful teachers we had. Even though I was never lucky enough to have her for class, she was great to interact with and will always be remembered for her warm friendly ways. Best Regards, Cyndy Berrones (McCorkel) Class of 1985

Linda

August 8, 2010

Kathe was a special person.
Her gift of laughter, stories and smile will be missed. Kathe made us laugh and will not be forgotten.
I remember her story about how her car was stolen in the school parking lot.
My sympathy to family and friends.

August 8, 2010

We will miss Kathe very much. She was a special friend ever since we first met in college. We will miss the letters of her many food/fishing adventures. We send you our warmest thoughts of sympathy.
Kathy & Bob Kowski (Trinity, NC)

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