Albert Katchkey

Albert W. Katchkey, 90, formerly of Sheboygan Falls, and a resident of the Sheboygan Senior Community for four years, passed away Friday at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan. Albert was born December 25, 1919 in Sheboygan to Louis and Mary (Zinmann) Katchkey. He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1937. On July 20, 1940 he married Agnes Pappas in Menomonee, Michigan. Agnes passed away July 2, 2001. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1942-45. Albert worked as a heavy equipment operator for Kohler Company for 45 years prior to his retirement in 1984. He was a member of the Kohler Quarter Century Club and Blessed Trinity Parish in Sheboygan Falls. Albert loved spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening, bowling, spectating sports, polka music, and playing sheepshead. Albert is survived by: one daughter, Theresa (Michael) Hermann of Greenbush; one son, David (Linda) Katchkey of West Chicago, IL; one grandson, Brian Hermann of Sheboygan; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ruth Choy of Sheboygan, Dorothy Josephson of Pewaukee, Ida Hochstein of New York; one brother, Simon (Ellie) Katchkey of Sheboygan; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Albert was preceded in death by his: parents; wife Agnes; one son, Dennis Katchkey; one grandson, Jason Hermann; two sisters; five brothers. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Blessed Trinity Parish in Sheboygan Falls with Rev. Bob Lotz officiating. Interment and Military Honors will be held at Greendale Cemetery in Sheboygan. Relatives and friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at the Wenig Funeral Home in Sheboygan Falls; and on Wednesday, at the church, from 9 am until the time of Mass at 10 am. A memorial fund is being established in Albert's name for Blessed Trinity Parish. For online condolences and more information please visit www.wenigfuneralhome.com The staff of Wenig Funeral Home-Sheboygan Falls (920-467-3431) is assisting Albert's family with arrangements.

Service

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 10:00 AM
Blessed Trinity Parish
327 Giddings Avenue Sheboygan Falls 53085, United States