Katherine Schraufnagel

MADISON, WI - Katherine E. (Hildebrandt) Schraufnagel, age 91, passed peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2015. She was born on January 25, 1924 in Oshkosh, WI to Fredrick and Katherine (Stang) Hildebrandt. She was one of 17 children and grew up near Sells Spur, north of Glidden, WI.

Katherine will be welcomed Home by her parents, many sisters and brothers, her infant daughter Lucy, her grandson Justin, and her son Mark.

She leaves behind her high school sweetheart and husband of 70 years, Donald R. Schraufnagel; as well as their family: Donna and family: Jay (Melissa) and children Kegan, Emerson. Arie (Mike) and family: Sara and son Brody; Sam (Sarah) and daughter Charlotte. Paul (Allie) and family: Mason (Racheal); the late Justin; Meredith (Michael) and children Peyton, Jack; Wayman (Kathryn) and children Clare, Colleen. The late Lucy. The late Mark (Barb) and family: Katrina (Charlie) and children Wyatt, Ava, Leo, Ilsa; Luke (Sara) and daughter Audrianna; Megan (Justin) and son Owen; and Brook. Barry (Julie) and family: Tylee (Pat), Jesse. Guy (Susan) and family: Dan (Joann); Cory; Jimmy (Amanda) and children Mason, Chloe, Archer; Eric (Lindsey). Mike (Janice) and family: Donnie (Miree), Louie, Grace. Mary (Richard) and son Joseph. And Julie. As well as two great-granddaughters arriving soon. Katherine also leaves behind her sisters and brothers: Edna, Lucille, Buddy, Freddie, and Adeline; and their families.

Katherine was a source of strength to her husband and to all of her children. She was truly an artist with everything she did - from baking and doll making, to her skills as a seamstress, tailor and quilter, to rosemaling and ceramics and cooking. She had many talents, and she gave freely of those gifts, always teaching and sharing throughout her long and rich life.

At Katherine's request, there will be a private Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church. Katherine will be laid to rest at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI 53711. Please share your memories.

"Blessed are they that mourn; for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4

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