Kathleen Casper, 83, a resident of Caring Hands, New Holstein for the past 1 ½ years and formerly of Kiel died Sunday afternoon September 7, 2025.  She is the former Kathy Stier, born in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Leslie and Grace (Menne) Stier.  Kathy was a 1960 graduate of New Holstein High School.

On July 22, 1961 she was united in marriage to Wayne Casper at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.  Wayne and Kathy spent 56 years together until Wayne preceded her in death on January 24, 2018.  Kathy raised her family and worked part time at Lake to Lake. She later worked at Kestell Furniture until her retirement. She was an active member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

Survivors include her three children; Julie (Darryl) Schaefer, Kiel, Steve (Nancy) Casper, New Holstein, Amy (Mark) Adams, Shawano, six grandchildren; Jeremiah (Amy) Schaefer, Leigha (Mike) Jaeger, Lindsey (Alex) Sippel, Elleigh Casper (Sophie), Kaison Casper, Dane Adams, great grandchildren; Olivia and Ethan Schaefer with one on the way,   Kathy is further survived by her sister and brothers; Carol (Dick) Jens, Dr. Jeffrey (Terri) Stier, Paul (Marilyn) Stier, Dr. Kenneth (Julie) Stier, Dale (Carol) Stier, Donald (Andrea) Stier, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Donna Casper, Judy Peter, Tom (Ryan Cousins) Casper, Mary (Dennis) Dedering, Paul (Sue) Casper, Ann (Greg) Behr along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; infant granddaughter; Peanut, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; Sandra Stier, Dennis Peter, Kathy (Paul) Meyer, Rachel (Gary) Becker, Kenneth (Betty) Casper, Joseph Casper, Donald Casper, Jane (Ronald) Binversie.

Funeral Mass for Kathy will be held at 11:30am on Friday September 12, 2025 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church (413 Fremont St. Kiel)  A time of visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 9:00am until 11:00am when we will have family rites before we start the Mass at 11:30am. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Kathy's family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Caring Hands for the excellent care and friendship they have given to Kathy and her family.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.meiselwitzfh.com

Meiselwitz-Vollstedt-DeTroye Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.