Kathleen A. Struve

Kathleen A. Struve, 72, of Sheboygan passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center in Sheboygan.  She was born October 5, 1950, in Sheboygan to the late Jacob and Alice (Walk) Weber.

Kathleen graduated from North High School with the Class of 1969.

On November 28, 1992, she was united in marriage to James Struve.

 Kathleen worked for several years as a night proofer at Citizens Bank and Wells Fargo, she then was a teller and supervisor at Sheboygan Area Credit Union until she retired in 1994.

Having a strong faith Kathleen taught Sunday school for several years with James at Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Sheboygan.  Attending bible study and daily devotion was part of her life from little on.  Kathleen was a faithful member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Sheboygan.  Having an infectious smile is what drew family and friends to her. She was a great listener and loved visiting with people encouraging others to explore their faith and keep moving forward no matter what they were going through.  Kathleen enjoyed the outdoors, going to Friday Fish Frys, playing cards, different board games, reading, dancing, and watching Jeopardy.  Her family was her pride and joy. Spending time with them creating lasting memories was a favorite pastime of hers.  She was a true inspiration to her children; they admired her passion for life and her unwillingness to allow her disability to hold her back.

Kathleen is survived by her husband of 30 years, James, daughters; Bobbilynn (Paul) Ramminger and Lisa (Jason) Risseeuw, stepchildren; Jessica (Jason) Dahlke and Robert Struve, grandchildren; Joshua and Samuel Risseeuw and Clara and Alexander Dahlke, brothers; Kenneth (Susan) Weber and Thomas Weber, and sisters-in-law; Catherine Benish, Jean Boudah, Deborah (Jeffry) Gabrilska, Elizabeth Struve, and Patricia (Steven) Lisko.  She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law LaVerne Weber.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 2:30pm at Ballhorn Chapels Funeral & Cremation Care Center, 1201 N. 8^th St. Sheboygan, with Pastor Kristin Berglund officiating.  Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 1:00pm until the time of service at the FUNERAL HOME.  If you are unable to join the family for the service, it will be livestreamed on Kathleen’s obituary page on the funeral home website.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Aurora Medical Center ER and ICU staff for their care, compassion, and support given to Kathleen and their family.