Katherine Marie Froehlich

Katherine Marie Froehlich, 91, of Wausau, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 3, 2025, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor Health Services.

Born Katherine Marie Marquardt to the late Leo and Marie Marquardt (Edler) on August 11, 1934 in Wausau. Katherine married Conrad Froehlich at St. Stephens Lutheran Church Wausau.

Katherine worked for three different employers throughout her life, Lemke Cheese (Wausau), Bard (Wausau) and her last job, which she really enjoyed was as a school crossing guard at two different streets in Wausau. She enjoyed talking and getting to know the children she helped cross the street each day. The children enjoyed treats that she would provide from time to time.

Katherine emphatically believed in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Throughout her life Katherine attended weekly church services, which were a priority for her and made sure that all her children were raised in the Christian Faith.

Katherine's husband, Conrad Froehlich, son, Randy Froehlich, and only sibling, Raymond Marquardt preceded her in death.

Survivors include her sons, David (Diane) Froehlich of Rib Mountain, and Alan (Dawn) Froehlich of Rib Mountain. Grandchildren include Ashley (Barry) Vandenbrink, (Clayton) Beth Zieske (Damien German) of Weston, Wendy (John) Zdanowski of Manitowoc, and Daniel Froehlich of Wausau. Katherine has 13 great grandchildren, some or which will continue playing bingo in her honor.

Katherine enjoyed being with family and friends, especially playing bingo. You could find her at a local bingo hall multiple times a week, hours before bingo started to have time to converse with family and friends. She also enjoyed attending the Wisconsin Valley Fair each year. She would purchase her season pass the first day they were available. She enjoyed grandstand entertainment each day. She also loved animals. Kyler, her dog and her gray cat were her favorites.

Special thanks to all the Wausau Manor caregivers and staff and Aspirus Hospice caregivers. You are all very special people in our eyes.

A Celebration of Katherine's Life will be held this summer in the Wausau area.