d a little free time, Katie could be found "cutting a rug" at the local dance halls. As adulthood progressed, Katie eventually discovered her love for flowers and went on to take meticulous care of her lawn and gardens until her hands could no longer toil in her yard. Throughout her entire life though, family was always the most important priority in each and every day, and her greatest joy eventually became being a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Katie always made everyone feel special and adored, and we will greatly miss her presence in our daily lives. Her 98 year earthly journey is now complete, but we look forward to seeing her again in eternal perfection while residing within her heavenly mansion.Those left to cherish Katie's memory includeher 3 children,
Janice Goetzinger, Marion, IA,
Richard Young, Dubuque, IA
and Karen (Bill) Walsh, Peosta, IA;her 10 grandchildren;her 13 great-grandchildren;and her siblings,
Roger (Stella) Tigges, Dubuque, IA
and Joan Klaas, Cuba City, WI.Katie was preceded in death by her parents; a son-in-law, Jim Goetzinger; 3 sisters, Martha Tigges, Marlene (Gilbert) Nadermann and Elaine (Chuck) Kruser; 4 brothers, Oscar (Delores) Tigges, Jr., Arthur (Lee) Tigges, Wilfred (Arla Mae) Tigges and Jerry (Stella) Tigges; and a brother-in-law, John Klaas.A Catherine A. "Katie" Young memorial fund has been established, which will be distributed among her favorite charities.Katie's family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Luther Manor and Finley Hospital for their kind, compassionate and professional care of Katie and her family.
To read the full obituary, please click here: http://hosting-22883.tributes.com/obituary/show/catherine-a.-katie-young-104930758