"Having known Mrs. Vesperman merely as tenants at her family's former rental property, we can well imagine the degree of affection her duteous care and warm interest must have elicited (which is really to say, 'taught') among those brought within the closer sphere of her own home. Steve and Mike Kleinhenz"
In loving memory of
Kathryn G. Vesperman (nee Kroll)
March 12, 1935 - May 6, 2017
Madison - Surrounded by her loving family, Kathryn, age 82, passed into eternal life on Saturday, May 6, 2017. She was a devoted wife of 63 years to Jerry and loving mother to eight children. Her life was devoted to her family and she spent every day providing unending care, guidance and love to all who entered her life. Kathryn was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry; and eight children, Tim (Kathy), Mary (Jim), Vicki (Nick), Mark (Caryn), Ann (Charlie), John (Cindy), Joe (Julie) and Susan (Brian); twelve grandchildren, Austin, Sarah, Tena, Cameron, Nikki, Dalton, Kelsey, Amanda, Corey, Alex, Roman and Sam. She was also blessed with six great grandchildren, Gaby, Jamison, Cael, Genevieve, Carson and Beau.
Kathryn is preceded in death by her parents; Jack and Genevieve Kroll; her brother, Patrick; and her sisters, Sally and Mary. She is survived by brothers, John (Sam) and Richard (Judy); and many nieces and nephews.
Please join us for a celebration of Kathryn's life at a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 401 S. Owen Drive, Madison, WI on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., with Msgr. Kenneth J. Fiedler officiating, and a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. A luncheon for friends and family will follow the Mass in the gathering area of the church.
We wish to thank Agrace Hospice and BrightStar Care for their loving support of Mom and the entire family.
Donations can be made in Kathryn's name to Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care, 5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy., Madison, WI 53711 or the Apostolate to the Handicapped, 1760 14th St. Monroe, WI 53566.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3610 Speedway Road, Madison
608-238-3434
Tributes
"Mrs. Vesperman not only had her hands full with 8 kids of her own, but also had her hands full with all of their friends who spent a lot of time at the Vesperman house. Whether it was an offer of a seat at the dinner table, a sandwich at lunch, or a ride home at bar time - Joe:-) she was always welcoming and had incredible patience. She was one of a kind and will be fondly remembered. Mark Beckman "
"My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jane Kuchel Daughter of Phyllis (Vesperman) Stelsel"
" We lived next to the Vesperman's in the 1970's. Katheryn was the kindest neighbor, and friend ever!!! Our son, Phil was almost 18 months when we moved to Regent St. When he was 2-3 years old, he said he wanted to be a Vesperman when he grew up. He would run out the backdoor, and I would find him in the Vesperman's hom.(even if no one was home). Many times, Kathryn would send him home, after a few minutes, with a little bag of warm cookies. The Vesperman household was the gathering place for all their kid's friends. Kathryn was always home with her large family. She was the glue that held them together. My thoughts and prayers are for the whole family. All the kids were kind, and generous like Kathryn and Gerry. As Always, Linda and Dave Petit"
"Thinking of you all w/thoughts of comfort & prayer. Caeli Houden"
"Our dear Kathryn perfected the hardest occupation in the world; that of mother. She began perfecting her role by having to keep me, her youngest sibling, in tow for our mother. We loved her dearly and she will always be in our hearts and minds. God bless you Kathryn and I will see you on the other side. Thank you for being you. Your brother Richard."