This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TCMitten Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16530/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obituaries: Green Bay Area (WI) - June 8, 1999 Deceased Name: Kathryn Ann Kirchner Kathryn Ann Kirchner, 33, Green Bay, was welcomed into eternal life by her Lord Jesus early Friday morning, June 4, 1999, after a lifetime battle with cystic fibrosis. The daughter of the Rev. J. Robert and Nancy (Miessler) Koch was born February 27, 1966, in Lancaster, OH. Kathy attended the Green Bay and De Pere school systems, graduating from De Pere high school. She attended Concordia College and graduated with the class of 1988. Kathy married Philip Kirchner on October 1, 1988, at Faith Lutheran Church, Green Bay. She taught second grade at St. Paul's Lutheran School in Bonduel. Kathy was active in child development and had a deep love for children. She was instrumental in the development of the preschool program at Faith Lutheran Church, Green Bay, where she served as the First Director of the preschool. She had a zest for life and enjoyed many things. Kathy traveled extensively both with her husband and her parents. She loved to have fun and enjoyed her friends and fa! mily. She was a loving and devoted wife and daughter and was loved by all who knew her. Kathy is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Philip Kirchner, Green Bay; her parents, Reverend J. Robert and Nancy Koch, Green Bay; one brother and sister-in-law, Dr. J. Paul and Nicolina Koch and their son Connor, Atlanta, GA.; father and mother-in-law, Reverend Donald and Margaret Kirchner, Clinton, Il.; one sister-in-law and one brother-in-law, Mary Anne Kirchner and daughter Maria, Normal, Il.; John (Cheri) Kirchner and son Blake, Burnsville, MN. She was preceded in death by one sister, Nana Letitia. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, 2335 S. Webster Avenue, Green Bay, on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. The visitation will continue Tuesday after 10 a.m. at the church until the time of service. The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with the Rev. Keith R. Jones officiating. Body laid to rest awaiting resurrection to eternal life at Woodlawn Cemetery, Allouez. Cotter Funeral Home assisted the family. In lieu of flowers or other expressions of sympathy, the Kathryn A. Kirchner Memorial Fund has been established. Special thanks to the St. Vincent tenth floor nursing staff and the cystic fibrosis staff. An additional thank you for the prayers and encouragement offered by the many friends whose lives Kathy touched. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.