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Kathryn Lou Bierbrauer (nee: Brunberg), age 85, died on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, MN. Kathryn was born the daughter of Raymond and Leah Brunberg, on December 1, 1939, in northern Minnesota. During her younger years the family lived in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Idaho, before settling in Dresser, WI.
Kathryn was married to Dean Bierbrauer on September 9, 1956. Together they had 4 children. They later divorced.
Kathryn believe in God, family and hard work, often holding 2 jobs. She worked in a variety of positions, usually in restaurant and bar management.
Kathryn will be remembered as the sweetest, caring grandmother, who even put in a pool for her grandchildren. She loved working in her flower gardens, and played in golf, and bowling leagues throughout the years. She loved cooking and loved hosting her family for meals. Kathryn made friends easily everywhere she went. She was a resident at the St. Croix Health Center and became active with fellow residents in all the activities there.
Kathryn is preceded by her parents, Raymond and Leah Brunberg; son, Michael Bierbrauer; granddaughter, Samantha Bierbrauer; sister, Betty (Ronald) Gascon; and her brother, Leonard Brunberg.
Kathryn is survived by her children, Brenda (Anthony) Fall, Mark (Teresa) Bierbrauer, Billie Jo Bierbrauer; daughter-in-law, Jodie Bierbrauer; grandchildren, Amy (Steve) Carlson, Holly Sigler, Dean Bierbrauer, Emily (Guber) Gonzalez, Leah (Taylor) Floren, Daniel Bierbrauer, Cody LaSell; great-grandchildren, Tony King, Landon Bierbrauer, Emmett Bierbrauer; sister, Rosell Berry; sister-in-law, Arla Brunberg; along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A Funeral Service was held on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11 am at Family of Christ Lutheran Church 285 CTH-E, Houlton, WI. Visitation was also on Friday from 10-11 am at the church. Interment will be in Pleasant Prairie Cemetery in Osceola, WI at 2 pm on Friday, May 2, 2025. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
Click here to watch the recording of Kathryn’s service
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Kay was a ray of sunshine, always had a thought to share, enjoyed the activities and being with the other residents. She enjoyed each and everyday , thoughtful and kind. She will be missed by us all. Her smile was the best.
I worked with Kay many years ago Kay is kind and a wonderful person may she rest in peace
Kay was in the same wing as my mom at the St.Croix Health center. They ate meals together and shared stories and laughs. She was always kind, happy and had a kind word to share. She will be missed by myself and her friends at the home.
Kay will be missed so dearly, I will never forgot her bright smile, love of green tea, and her sweet bond with each and every resident. I miss you much Kay, thanks for always giving me grief for never working on your hall. I’m so glad I got to see one last smile before you left 💕
Kay was one of the sweetest people I have met in my entire life. I had the privilege of working for her for several years at several locations. Kay was always known to me and our children as “Grandma Kay” aka “Step Mom”. Always having a great disposition. Kay and Lynn had many coffee dates in the early 90’s.
Grandma Kay, you will be missed.
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