Kathryn Meulemans

Kathryn Mary Meulemans

1934 - 2018

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Obituary of Kathryn Mary Meulemans

Kathryn Mary (Saxton) Meulemans, of Duluth, died peacefully on Monday, October 1, 2018 in Solvay Hospice House.

She was born April 1, 1934 to Mark and Mary (Enloe) Saxton in Ellsworth, WI where she had wonderful memories of her childhood. She moved to Alma, WI in 1949. After graduating from Buffalo County Teachers College, Kathryn taught second grade in Dodge Center, MN from 1954-56.

Kathryn and Thomas Meulemans were married on August 20, 1955. They were blessed with five children, and the joy of her life was being mother to them. They lived in Claremont, Harmony, Rochester, Red Wing, and moved to Duluth in 1971. It was a pleasure for Kathryn to make each house a comfortable home for her family.

Kathryn's Catholic faith was an important part of her life. It inspired her values and commitments. She taught CCD, sang in the church choir, and organized couples bridge club which garnered wonderful friendships. She was also active in altar society, assisted with Friday Mass at Lake Haven and St. Eligius, helped at CHUM and was a Befriender.

Kathryn's love of nature was fulfilled the last several years living near the St. Louis River where there was an abundance of birds, flowers, trees and wildlife. She enjoyed spending time in her yard caring for her gardens.

Kathryn was a sports enthusiast throughout her life. She especially enjoyed watching the Twins, college football and college basketball. She was quite proud of winning the family Fantasy Football League and March Madness Bracket Challenge more than once!

Kathryn enjoyed reading, writing letters and challenging herself intellectually. She considered Sudokus, Word Jumbles, Cryptoquips and crossword puzzles her daily homework.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband Tom, son Terry, her parents and sister Margaret.

Kathryn is survived by daughters Kathy (Stephen) Gitto and Mary (Gary) Moline; sons Tom (Laurie) and Jim (Lesley); grandchildren Ashley and Mark Meulemans, David (Rachel) and Dan (Carrie) Moline, Lisa (Justin) Filzen, Tiffany (Chris) Happel, Matthew and Sam Meulemans; great grandchildren Ben, Joshua and Sofia Moline and Madison and Jed Filzen; sister, Roberta (Dick) Waddell and brothers Jim (Frankie) Saxton and Steve Saxton.

Memorials preferred in Kathryn's name to TV Mass, 2830 E 4th St., Duluth, MN 55812 or Solvay Hospice House, 801 Baylis Street, Duluth, MN 55811.

A memorial mass will be held at a later date at St. Francis Catholic Church, Ellsworth, WI. Interment at Old Clayfield Cemetery, Ellsworth, WI.

A Memorial Tree was planted for Kathryn
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Cremation Society Of Minnesota | Duluth