"There is no one memory that I can use as a tribute to my mom. She was the most wonderful, caring, giving woman I knew. Mom was always there when anyone needed her help, always putting her needs and wants on hold for the ones she loved. Mom lived with so many health problems for over 25 years, and still battled and struggled daily for her family. I love u momma. Your forever in my heart."
In loving memory of
Kathy Tautges
December 10, 1949 - September 12, 2010
Kathy C.Tautges, of Birnamwood, died Sunday, September 12, 2010 at her home under the care of her family, LeRoyer Hospice and Dr. Hegranes. She was 60 years old. She was born on December 10, 1949 in Wausau a daughter of the late Glenn and Edna (Merriam) Neiter. She married James Tautges on January 11, 1969 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Aniwa. He survives.
She loved working with Joe and Wendy Bushman at Liberty Packaging for the past 25 years. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Birnamwood.
She enjoyed bowling, working in her flower garden and sitting on the deck watching her hummingbirds. She enjoyed spending time with her family, riding along in the semi with her husband, long scenic drives with Chris, sharing motherly advice with Vickie, midnight talks with Cody, taking Steven fishing, teaching Vicky to sew and crochet and playing in the sandbox with Rhianan. She also enjoyed long visits with her favorite doctor, Dr. Hegranes.
She will be remembered for being an open minded and forgiving person with a huge heart, putting everyone before herself.
In addition to her husband of 41 years survivors include two daughters, Chris (Keith) Keeling, Birnamwood and Vickie Tautges (Steve Crum), Wausau; four grandchildren, Cody Richter, Steven Richter, Vicky Richter and Rhianan Roberts; three brothers, Roger (Donna) Neiter, Wausau, Wayne (Patrice) Neiter, Eau Claire and Duane (Mary) Neiter, Wausau; a sister-in-law, Hanna Neiter, Aniwa; a brother-in-law, George Tautges, Birnamwood; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Ivan Neiter; sister, Patricia Tautges; and father and mother-in-law, Anton and Beulah Tautges.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Omer Kelley officiating. Burial will take place in St. Boniface Cemetery, Aniwa. Visitation will be 3:30 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday and 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. A wake service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Online condolences at www.bradleyfh.com.