Catherine M. “Katie” Stadtmueller (Nee Lewandowski)

Born to Eternal Life January 7, 2022 at the age of 88.  Katie was born July 7,1933, grew up in Menasha, WI, and attended Menasha High School.  She met Paul Stadtmueller, and they were married in June of 1954. They lovingly raised a family of four children in Oshkosh, WI and shared an enduring love of 67 years. Katie’s Catholic faith was strong, whether at St. Vincent Church of Oshkosh WI, St. Mary’s in Winneconne WI, or St. Helen Parish in Vero Beach, FL. She enjoyed being a lector and was involved in Christian Mothers and Altrusa. After working at the courthouse in Oshkosh, Katie chose to run for public office and was elected Winnebago County Clerk of Courts for four terms from 1980-1988. It was a family affair getting her elected, and listeners of WOSH radio may recall Katie’s children singing the “K-k-Katie” jingle written specifically for the campaigns.  Continuing their love of sailing, Katie & Paul later retired to Winneconne.   After being snowbirds for many years, they eventually moved to Vero Beach, FL where they’ve enjoyed being a part of the wonderful community at Vista Plantation.

Cherished wife of Paul Stadtmueller, loving mother of Michael Stadtmueller, Linda (Michael) Art, Patricia Gilgaren and Jeffrey (Paula) Stadtmueller, dear grandmother of Kristyn Art, Elizabeth Stadtmueller and Eric Stadtmueller, great grandmother of Finnley Nolan, sister of James (Christine)Lewandowski, sister-in-law of Albert Stadtmueller and Fr. Roman Stadtmueller and aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Katie was preceded in death by her granddaughter Renee Art, her parents Gertrude and Daniel Lewandowski, Paul’s parents, Elizabeth and Theodore Stadtmueller, sisters in-law Lois Stadtmueller and Dolores Kallas, brother in-law Harry Kallas and nephews Charles Stadtmueller, Gregory Stoddard and Lawrence Stoddard.

A funeral and burial service will take place in Winneconne, WI at a later date. In lieu of flowers we invite you to donate to the charity of your choice in Katie’s name.