Childhood
What year was Kathy born?
1948
What was Kathy's very first job?
She was a babysitter for her neighbors
In what grade did Kathy meet John?
6th grade
Kathy earned a degree from UW-Whitewater in what field?
Education
What instrument does Kathy play?
Piano
What holiday was Kathy born on?
Easter Sunday
Kathy worked at Sears at Bayshore when she was 16, what was her job there?
She ran the switchboard at night.
How much did John and Kathy pay per month to live in the Sigma Pi Frat house after they were married?
$15 per month
Kathy taught 2nd grade at Elm Grove Lutheran right out of college from 1970-1972. How much money did she make per year?
$6,000 per year
Kathy loves sports. Besides football and basketball, what sport does Kathy love watching on TV every year? (Two possible answers)
The Tour de France or Wimbledon
Kathy is one of 4 girls. Is she oldest, second, third or youngest of the 4?
Kathy is second oldest. Pat, Kathy, Sandy then Cheryl
Why did Kathy enjoy working at Sears at night?
It was quiet and she could do her homework.
What was Kathy and Bob's very first date?
A Marquette basketball game - which they lost
From 1973 - 1983, Kathy worked the hardest and most important job of her life. What was that?
Stay at home MOM
Kathy would like to do some volunteering in her retirement years. What is one thing she would love to do to help out in a hospital setting?
Hold the new babies
What did Kathy enjoy doing as a kid at Gaenslen Handicap School by her childhood home?
Rollerskating down the huge ramps
When there was a sale on big luggage trunks at Sears, how did Kathy help advertise?
She had to wear a luggage trunk and walk around the store!
What are the middle names of Kathy's 3 fabulous children?
Kristin Joy, David John and Karyn Ann
From 1992-1994 Kathy earned her second degree in what field?
Occupational Therapy
Kathy has a signature quote as a mother that her kids all remember hearing (probably more than one). What is it?
"Always put the best construction on everything."
What school did Kathy attend while living on Burleigh Street?
Holy Ghost Lutheran School
Where did Kathy work for the first 3 years of college at UW-Whitewater?
In the university bookstore.
Kathy LOVES her entire family. How many children, step-children, children-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren does Kathy have?
23
She now retires from what company?
Aurora Healthcare - St. Luke's Hospital
What is the most important thing to Kathy in this life, and one thing she is known for among anyone who knows her?
Her unshakable faith in God