Kathryn Helen Rein

February 27, 1929 - March 31, 2022

Kathryn Helen Rein was born at home in Glidden, WI on February 27, 1929 to Otto Ernest Sr. and Laura (Schwilk) Ernest. Kathryn went home to the Lord on March 31, 2022. Katie grew up surrounded by 9 brothers and 8 sisters. On June 24,1946, Kathryn was united in marriage to Dennis L. Rein in Glidden in the midst of a historic flood which meant that the wedding cake never made it to the wedding. Following that memorable day, they were blessed with 5 children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Katie was a proud homemaker all her life and fulfilled that role by baking, knitting, crocheting, quilt making and more. She was an avid blueberry picker and was known for her delicious blueberry kuchen and her famous “Katie cake.” Kathryn’s faith in the Lord was central to her life. She read her Bible and prayed daily. She was a lifelong member of Most Precious Blood Parish in Glidden and was dedicated to serving her church and community. She was a past president of St. Anne’s Sodality, lay leader of prayer, a reader, Communion minister and active church volunteer. She also served the Glidden community by volunteering at the senior meal site for over 25 years. Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dennis in 1986, her son Michael, daughter Jeanie, son-in-law Robert Jenkins, brothers Harold, Lawrence, Norman, Otto, Arthur, Teddy, and sisters Lorraine, Dorothy, Ruthe, Arlene, Twyla, Clara, and Donna. She is survived by her son James and daughter-in-law Jean of Minocqua, son Douglas and daughter-in-law Diana of Glidden, and daughter Michele “Shelly” Rein of Oconto. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, brothers Allen, Butch, and Randy “Squeaky”, and sister Susie and many nieces and nephews. Mom liked to say “Age is a privilege denied many.” It is we, her family, who were privileged to have her for so many years. The family would like to thank the staff at the Waterford in Park Falls for their kindness and the excellent care provided to our mother over the past 3 years. Funeral services for Kathryn will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Most Precious Blood Church in Glidden. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am and continue until the time of the service. Burial will take place at a later date. Birch Street Funeral Service is assisting the family. www.birchstreetfuneralservice.com