Kathleen King Obituary
Kathleen was born on March 5, 1944, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI to John and Dorothy (Zurfluh) O'toole. She was part of the 1962 graduating class from Nekoosa High School. Kathleen married Delwin King in Nekoosa, WI, where they were blessed with a son, Korey.
Kathleen worked many years at Mid-State Technical College where she worked in the library. She loved her animals, especially her dog Ginger. Kathleen had a talent for painting and did many animal portraits. In her earlier years she loved to fish, go for bike rides, go bowling and play volleyball.
Kathleen is survived by her son, Korey (Sarah) King; former husband, Delwin King; sisters, Judie (Vern) Nelson, Donna Rodgers; brother, Dan (Joy) O'toole; sister-in-law, Susan Rusin and many extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Pat O'toole and brother-in-law, Vern Rodgers.
A Memorial Service will be held at Feldner/Ritchay Funeral Home in Nekoosa, WI on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held at Feldner/Ritchay Funeral Home in Nekoosa, WI on Friday, November 18, 2022, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Nekoosa.
Ritchay Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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