Katherine “Kay” Louise Anderson, 88, of Union Grove, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Season’s Hospice-Oak Creek, following a short illness.
Kay was born in Chicago, on May 7, 1932, to Kenneth and Evelyn Hoffman and grew up in Genoa City. She graduated from Genoa City Public School in 1950. Furthering her education, she earned her teaching certificate from the Racine-Kenosha Normal School and Teachers College, and a Bachelor’s degree from Dominican College of Racine. On June 27, 1953, Kay was united in marriage to the love of her life, Marvin J. Anderson at the Genoa City Congregational Church.
Kay began her teaching career in a one-room schoolhouse, Oak Knoll School; then Sturtevant Elementary School, Paris Elementary School, and lastly, Union Grove Elementary School where she retired in 1990 after 29 years of service. Kay and Marvin made their home in Union Grove and have wintered in Lakeland, Fla. for the past 25 years. She was a long-time member of the Union Grove Baptist Church, currently attending the Racine Bible Church.
Kay will be best remembered for her love of entertaining, gardening, faith and love and devotion for her family. She will be dearly missed.
Kay is survived by her loving husband of nearly 68 years, Marvin; children, Karen (John) Mutter, Beth Teschler, and Gary (Lori) Anderson, all of Union Grove; seven grandchildren, Cory (Catherine) Mutter, Christopher (Marie) Mutter, Katie (Daniel) Maurice, Phillip (Nicole) Anderson, Holly (Tony) Corso, Amanda (Erik Schultz) Teschler, and Brandon Teschler; 16 great-grandchildren; her sister, Marlene Nicotera; in-laws, Jean Anderson, Henry and Eleanor Anderson, nieces and nephews.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law, Richard Teschler, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will take place on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Racine Bible Church, 12505 Spring Street in Sturtevant from 10 a.m. until noon. Services will begin at noon followed by interment at the Union Grove Memorial Cemetery.
Miller-Reeseman Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.miller-reesman.com.
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