Katherine Reano

Katherine C. Reano, 91, of Sheboygan Falls, formerly of Sheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Pine Haven Christian Home surrounded by her family. Katie was born on October 28, 1925 in Sheboygan to Peter and Mary Anne (Siprak) Ognacevich. She graduated from Central High School in Sheboygan with the class of 1944. On April 20, 1946 she was united in marriage to the love of her life Peter Joseph Reano in Charleston, SC. Katie worked for many years at Sears and the Sheboygan County Court House.
Having a strong faith Katie was an active member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church serving on numerous committees including the Catholic Women's Charities Club, Rainbow Kids, St. Peter Claver School, and the Ministries of Care. She sang in the Senior Choir, with the Sweet Adeline's, and the Melodies Quartet. She also volunteered with the Red Cross. Her greatest joy was helping others, particularly her children and grandchildren. She will be remembered by many for leaving a wake of joy as she walked through life.
Katie is survived by her husband of 70 years Peter, her children; Linda (James Zalabsky) Reano, Carolyn Henckel, Kathryn (James) Bolgert, Michael Reano, and Christine Reano, by grandchildren; David (Kristi) Henckel, Katherine (Ben) Zukowski, Mary (Christopher) Houser, Peter Bolgert, Anne (Fiance Emily McKinney) Bolgert, great-grandchildren; Noah, Isabelle, and Ava Zukowski, and Marguerite Katherine Houser, by her brother Peter (Barbara) Ognavic, sisters, Rose (Gerald) Gaynor and Dorothy (Richard) Govek, and by many many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law Harold Henckel, and by her siblings; Anne, Mary, Elias, George "Chicky", Stephen, Eva, Michael, and George "Judo".
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 3:00 PM at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1440 S. 12th St. Sheboygan, with Fr. Paul Fliss officiating. Inurnment will take place at Woodland Cemetery in Kohler. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Monday, December 5, 2016 from 1:00 PM until the time of service at the CHURCH.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Peter Claver Parish or Pine Haven Christian Home.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff at Pine Haven Christian Home for all their care, comfort, and support. Katie loved you all.
TO MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY
The Lord has come to take me. Let there be no sad goodbyes. Do not weep, do not mourn. Instead let kisses, kindness, and love for one another replace the tears. Remember hugs are important, keep smiling and be happy. Treasure always the good memories.....Continue to hear the laughter of my voice; and feel the touch of my hand, and I shall not go with heavy heart, but leave to all of you, my legacy of love.