Fern Kathleen “Kathy” Felske (nee Hansen) passed away on May 8 2025 in Slinger, Wisconsin at the age of 88.
Loving and devoted wife of the late Ralph Felske, Kathy is survived by her two children, Ann Felske-Jackman (Michael) of Ontario, Canada and Michael Felske (Amy), Germantown, Wisconsin.
Kathy was born and raised on a small country farm in Black River Falls, WI. She was one of seven daughters to Hugh and Myrtle Hansen. Kathy is survived by sisters Beatrice (Richard) Horswell, Rose McGillick and Linda Schrott as well as countless nieces and nephews across the USA. Pre-deceasing Kathy were sisters Leona, Lois, and Ramona.
Kathy was a dedicated mother, wife and servant of the Lord. Her love of friends and neighbors will be missed daily by many.
Kathy was a talented medical transcriptionist for many decades. Her proudest achievements in life were raising her children, caring for her husband and helping others as much as possible. A fiercely strong woman, she lived independently for 88 years.
Many thanks to her loving friends and neighbors who aided her in her later years.
“May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her.”
Services will be held at St. Francis Cabrini, 1025 S. 7th Ave, West Bend, WI, May 29th, 2025. Visitation with be held from 1:00-2:30 p.m. with a mass to follow.