Kathryn J. Schneider

Kathryn J. Schneider, 84, a lifelong resident of Brodhead, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at Woods Crossing Nursing Home in Brodhead. She was born on Oct. 1, 1932, in Brodhead, the daughter of Jay and Hazel (Pinnow) Dunwiddie.  She married the love of her life, Duane Schneider, on Oct. 25, 1952, at the United Methodist Church in Brodhead.

Kathryn attended Brodhead schools and graduated from Brodhead High School in 1950.  Before starting a family, she worked at the Pierce Music Co. in Brodhead.  She was an active member of the United Methodist Church, where she served in many different areas.  She was a member of the UMC Women andthe 3F’s and was the funeral luncheon coordinator, a position in which she served for over 30 years.  Kathryn was also a lifetime member of the Brodhead Historical Society, where she served on the Board of Directors, museum committee, and program committee.

In 1990, Kathryn and five of her friends started a clogging group, known as the Cloggin’ Grandmas.  They entertained at schools, nursing homes, and civic organizations and took part in many parades.

She received the Good Samaritan award in 1997 for her volunteer work with the White Gift, her work with the bloodmobile, and her service as a member of the Brodhead Water and Light Commission and library board.

Kathryn loved to do needlework, cross-stitch, knitting, crocheting, and sewing.

She is survived by her husband of almost 64 years, Duane; children, Steve (Paula), Brodhead, Jayne (Steve) Platts, Cross Plaines, Wis., and Robert (Christine), Alpena, Mich.; and her beloved grandchildren, Stephenie (Jake) Peterson and Aaron Schneider, both of Brodhead.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Robert, and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Chris and Florence Schneider.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 12, at