Katherine Barich
Katherine A. Barich, age 93, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Liberty Manor in Adams, Wisconsin.
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the Quincy Cemetery with Rev. T. Christian Nelson officiating.
Katherine was born November 18, 1920 in Springville Township, Adams County, Wisconsin to Charles and Katherine (Schroeder) Heitman. Following graduation from Adams-Friendship High School in 1939, she married Walter Pollex. Together they farmed the homestead in Quincy Township. Katherine drove school bus for the Castle Rock Grade School for 30 years. She spoke fondly of the many children and staff she met over the years.
Katherine enjoyed playing softball, baking, cards, pool, snowmobiling, watching the Brewers, and taking care of her yard and garden. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Katherine was a member of St. John Lutheran Church Quincy.
Katherine was preceded in death by her parents; husbands: Walter Pollex, Chuck Dehmlow, and John Barich; son, Fredrick (Diane) Pollex; brothers: Albert, Adolph, Charles Le Roy, Alfred, Edward, Ervin “Jim”, and Arnold; sisters: Esther Freeck, Alvina Mikoda, Ruth Pease, Clara Heitman, and Dorothy Wood.
Survivors:
Son: Charles (Sharon) Pollex of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Daughter: Anita Schnolis of Adams, Wisconsin
Daughter: Dolores (Jon) Roseberry of Friendship, Wisconsin
Brother: Kenneth Heitman of Adams, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Ruth Heitman of Carlton, Oregon
Sister-in-law: Margaret Heitman of Adams, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: June Heitman of Adams, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Elinor Heitman of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
13 Grandchildren and 17 Great-Grandchildren, 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Memorials may be directed in Katherine’s memory to St. John Lutheran Church.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
My deepest condolences to the family of Katherine. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of Wally and Katherine Pollex, very special people.
Love to all of her family from all of us who went to Castle Rock and thought
she was so special
Sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our prayers. Dean and Donna Kirsenlohr
So sorry to hear of Catherine’s passing. I was always on Wally’s bus…but have fond memories of both through out the years. The Pollexes and Heitmans in general are “the salt of the earth”. You have my sympathy.
Fondly remembering Katherine and sending sympathy to all her family.
All of us Babcock kids rode her bus one time or another. She was a wonderful person. So sorry for your loss.
Our prayers are with you at this time.
My sympathy to all of Katherine’s families.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Katherine. She was such a special lady. If more of us ladies had the “spunk” she had this world would be a lot better place to live in.
Thoughts and prayers to all family and friends of Katherine. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by many. I know my kids will really miss writing & receiving letter with her. Thoughts and prayers are sent from northern Wisconsin!
So sorry to hear of Katherine’s passing. She was such a “Spitfire” and kept me on my toes when she came to clinic. Thoughts and Prayers to all.
Stacey
What a fine and kind lady. She thought it was quite funny when 31 years ago our campers hung a sign on Hwy 13 for my birthday. She always waited for the kids when they were late for the bus and if they misbehaved they had to sit in the seat right behind her. She will be missed by all, but we have great memories. Judy
A lovely lady-who will be missed. Rest in peace Katherine.
Condolences to Katherine’s family. Besides the card party going on now, there is probably a baseball game! We won’t forget all the great times. Lots of rides on the school bus with Katherine at the helm. Always ready for the next adventure, she is in the best one we can all hope for. Many thoughts and prayers are with you.
This was one special lady. She always had a smile and a kind word. She will be missed by many, but she will be reunited with all her old friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Chuck and Barb Dehmlow
What a loss we all feel, however, Heaven is bursting with joy. Katherine was one of a kind. A lot of the euchre party in Heaven are back together. I’ll bet they have already started a game, (or two). I remember my Dad telling the “May day” story. On May 1st you’d hang a basket of flowers on someone’s door, knock, & then run & the person would have to chase you. He always said that Katherine could run faster than a deer. Every May 1st I think of that story.
Our deepest condolences to all.
Such a special lady…. She has earned her rest in loving arms….
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family…
Joe and Sharon in Oregon
Katherine’s sister in law, Ruth Heitman
The family of Katherine are in my prayers.