Kathleen "Kathy" R. (Lodholz) Lampe

Kathleen “Kathy” R. Lampe, 71, Rothschild, passed away peacefully at home with her husband by her side on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born October 17, 1949 in Wausau, daughter of the late Gene and Marion (Kurth) Lodholz.  On October 23, 1971, she was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Lampe at First English Lutheran Church, Wausau.  He survives.

For many years, Kathy worked as a teller and bookkeeper for Citizens Bank (Associated Bank) until her retirement.  Following retirement, she began her “dream job” working at the Needle Workshop/Quilting Workshop in Wausau.

Kathy was a lifetime member of First English Lutheran Church and a member of the church Social Concerns Committee and Mission Team.

She enjoyed quilting and was a founding member of the Pine Tree Quilters.  She liked to attend quilting shows in Paducah, Kentucky and most recently attended the quilting workshops at the Tree Haven in Tomahawk.  We will cherish each and every stitching and quilting item we received over the years from mom.  It will serve as a reminder of the joy she had creating these works of art.  Kathy also loved gardening and was a Master Gardener.  She developed may special friendships as a member of the Garden Buds and Liberty Ladies.

Her other interests included trips to Door County with her family, cross-stitch, reading, traveling, cooking and baking.  We will miss her wonderful holiday meals.

Kathy had five Sheltie dogs that she loved immensely and brought her much comfort and joy over the years.

Survivors include, her husband, Bob; three children, Kristin (Matt Schmitz) Lampe, Green Bay, Evan (Hsiao-pei Yen) Lampe, New Taipei City, Taiwan and Amanda (Devin Ferrini) Lampe, Panama City, FL; three grandchildren, Ninel Lampe and Ty and Brooke Schmitz; one brother, Richard “Dick” (Karen) Lodholz, Wausau; two sisters-in-law, Eileen Wiese, Dousman and Karen (Terry) Steiner, Grafton; one brother-in-law, Daniel (Michelle) Lampe, Marathon; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her nephew, Ryan Lodholz; one brother-in-law, Chet Wiese; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Herman and Sally Lampe.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021 at First English Lutheran Church, Wausau. Rev. Erik Olson will officiate.  Visitation will be on Friday, July, 9, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.  The funeral service will be livestreamed at 11:00 a.m. on the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home facebook page.

Memorials may be directed to First English Lutheran Church, Wausau.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com