Katherine Dassow, 93, of Medford, passed away on June 27,
2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Katherine was born on October 27, 1925 to Carl and Susan
(Kokotech) Hildebrand in Westboro. She married Lawrence Dassow on May 31, 1947
in Whittlesey; he proceeded her in death on February 8, 1998.
Katherine was a homemaker and mother on the family farm, in
the Town of Medford. She and Lawrence both retired in 1987. In her spare time
she enjoyed gardening, flowers, playing cards, fishing, traveling with her
family, and baking.
Katherine is survived by her children, Sally (Monty)
Strassberger, Tommy (Kathy) Dassow, Patty Gengler, Cindy (Allen) Crass, all of Medford,
and Fay (Damon) Harder of Mosinee; daughter-in-law Gail Dassow; sons-in-law,
Gene Noland and Bruce Krug; sister-in-law Marjorie Jensen. She is further
survived numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren,
and many other family and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, Katherine is
preceded in death by her children, Nancy Noland, Suzy Krug, Jerome Dassow, and
Dale Dassow; son-in-law Tom Gengler; sister, Alma Rehbein, and brother, Alfred
Hildebrand.
Funeral Services for Katherine will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Whittlesey, with Pastor
Gary Lodholtz officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Visitation
will take place on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church from 9:00 AM until the time of
service at 11:00 AM.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been
entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at
www.hemerfuneralservice.com
