Obituary of Kathleen E. Kublank

Kathleen E. Kublank, age 66, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2016. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at First English Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids, Pastor Cheryl Davis will officiate. Burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home and from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services on Thursday at the church. Kathleen was born on June 25, 1950 to Melvyn and Lorraine (Wilson) Marzofka in Wisconsin Rapids. She graduated from Northland College in Ashland, WI with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and was awarded: Deans Hall of Recognition, Who's Who in American Colleges, Student Director of Housing and Delta Phi Theta President. Kathleen was united in marriage to Robert Kublank on December 29, 1973 at First English Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. During their 42 years of marriage they were blessed with three beautiful children. Kathi loved flowers and tending to her garden. She occasionally took the time to enjoy some chocolate and champagne. Kathi loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She took great care of her son Matthew after an airplane accident, went on to pass the exam for Certified Brain Injury Specialist, and was a past member of the Brain Injury Alliance of Wisconsin. Kathi was a very caring, encouraging and dedicated person to those who knew her, she always made time to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. She was known to celebrate any occasion just to get her family together. She made Christmas an exceptional family event. Her grandchildren always looked forward to spending time with grandma and making craft projects. Kathi loved a good shopping trip with the girls, but never came home with much for herself; she was always thinking of what others would like. She was always there for her family, and her generosity and unselfishness will never be forgotten by her loved ones and those who knew her. Kathi is survived by her husband, Robert of Wisconsin Rapids; three children: Matthew Kublank, Wisconsin Rapids, Megan (Jon) Klock, Onalaska, WI, Nathan (Carrie) Kublank, Sun Prairie, WI; grandchildren: Madeline, Olivia and Avery; two siblings: Keith (Cindy) Marzofka, Scottsdale, AZ, Kandace (Ron) Heiser, Sun Prairie, WI; nephew and niece: Clark Heiser and Jill Heiser; and special friends: Bill, Dawn, Laurie and "Nomad". She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvyn and Lorraine (Wilson) Marzofka. A memorial fund will be established in Kathleen's name to benefit brain injury research and education. Online condolences may be expressed at www.taylorfuneralhome.net.