r her bright and sunny personality, compassion, and her wonderful sense of humor. Katie loved to laugh, make others laugh, and her beautiful smile made everyone feel loved.
Katie loved the ocean and experienced a double rainbow on the beach with Chris the day before they learned they were expecting their son Otto. She was a wonderful mother and brought her son so much joy. Katie also enjoyed hiking and kayaking with Chris, spending time with her miniature schnauzers, and tending to a variety of plant life. She was an animal lover, and an avid volunteer.
She is survived by her loving mother, Hermine K. Scheu of Saugerties; her fianc, Christopher Cupernall and his family, and their son Otto Ernest Scheu Cupernall; siblings Amy Bujak, Lisa Scheu, and Adam Scheu; "Aunties" Krista L. Keyser and Gina M. Pambianchi; uncle Eric and aunt Beth Keyser; uncle Billy and aunt Kathy Keyser; aunts Elsie Howe and Trudy Battaly; and loving nieces, cousins, and long-time friends. She is predeceased by her father, Otto Scheu.
To honor Katie's love of animals, you may donate to Catskill Animal Sanctuary, 316 Old Stage Road Saugerties, NY 12477 www.casanctuary.org/
Entrusted to the care of Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, the family will receive their friends on Sunday from 2 - 5 pm. A Celebration of Katie's Life will be Monday, 11 am at the funeral home.
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