Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Mink, age 79, passed peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Cedar Grove Gardens with loved ones by her side.

Kathy was born December 30, 1943, to John and Eunice (Pinkalla) Poetzl. At a young age, Kathy met the love of her life, Richard "Rick" Thomas Mink, and joined him in marriage on May 26, 1961. She and Rick lived in Milwaukee, where they raised two children, until moving to Cedar Beach Rd. in Belgium, WI.

Kathy took her job of being a homemaker very seriously, and loved baking, spending time with her grandchildren and had a unique knack for decorating. She was a very beautiful, generous woman who was not afraid to give anyone her advice.

Kathy, known as "Nanee" to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her older sister Patricia (Gary) Daniels, and niece Jill Wesley.

She is survived by her children, Lisa (Joe) Waranka of Port Washington, and Dean (Catherine) Mink of Sheboygan. She is also survived by her brothers, Michael (Alice) Poetzl of Neshkoro, WI and John Poetzl of Poolville, TX. She is further survived by her grandchildren, Andrew (Manasi), Nicholas (Jessica), Allison (Brian), and Joey; her great-grandchildren, Joey, Maya, Julian, Ella, Jackson and Jordan as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

No formal services will be held at Kathy's request.

The Eernisse Funeral Home, Belgium, is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.

Kathy's family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Cedar Grove Gardens Building 2 and those of Preceptor Home Health and Hospice, for caring for Kathy during her time with them.

Luke 23:43 "And he said to him, 'Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise."