Reunited with her husband, Louis and son Thom Sr., on Sunday, October 17, 2021, age 94. She is survived by her special daughter-in-law, Kristine (Mike) Reilly, grandchildren, Dr. Thom Arndt, Jr. and Natalie (Nick) Schmitt, great-granddaughters, Harper and Ruby, sister-in-law, Emilie Schmidt of FL and brother-in-law, Mike Rebarchek of TX. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Ruth (nee Babington) Schmidt, 3 sisters, Alice (John) Rosandich, Jean (Donald) Holder, Karen Rebarchek and 1 brother Walter Schmidt.
Kathleen taught school in Waukesha for many years. After retirement she and Louie spent winters in FL. Together they enjoyed gardening, golf and fishing. They were longtime members of Galilee Lutheran Church. Kathleen loved playing cards, especially sheepshead.
Visitation will be held at Krause Funeral Home, on Thursday, October 21, 3:00 P.M.-4:45 P.M. Funeral service to follow at 5 P.M. Burial will be held privately at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Galilee Lutheran Church, N24W26430 Crestview Dr., Pewaukee, WI 53072 or a charity of your choice.