

“It sounds like hyperbole or exaggeration, but a lot of parents looked to her and her husband as role models for themselves as parents,” he said. Sanders said it will be difficult for the parish to move forward without her. “She felt the need for the kids to appreciate their classmates and their classmates’ families … she’s known as the mom who cares for all the kids.”įr. “She took it upon herself to do all the organizing for that and helped get the other volunteers,” Fr. Last year, he recalled, Weiss gathered all the children in her daughter Madison’s eighth grade class at Lumen Christi School for activities and to strengthen their bond as a class. He also described Weiss as a giving member of the parish who often displayed “a tremendous spirit.” Dan Sanders, commented on the enormous outpouring of support the family received in the days following the accident. The faith community of Lumen Christi was rocked with the death of Katherine Weiss, 46, who died May 28, leaving behind a husband, Bryan, and three children, Alex, Madison and Christopher.ĭuring her funeral Mass, the parish’s pastor, Fr.
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Once inside the church, finding a seat wasn’t any easier as pews were full and chairs were brought in to fill every space.

In loving memory of Joe, contributions in his name may be made to any of the following: Marquette University High School, 3401 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208 Joseph and Catherine Bennett Family Foundation Scholarship Fund at Marquette University, Marquette Advancement, PO Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201 ABCD (After Breast Cancer Diagnosis), 5775 N Glen Park Rd, Suite 201, Glendale, WI 53209 Lumen Christi Parish, Mequon, 11300 N St James Lane, 28 W, Mequon, WI 53092.MEQUON - The parking lot at Lumen Christi Parish was so full Saturday, June 1, people invented their own spots. Interment will be private at Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Lumen Christi Catholic Church, Mequon, 2700 W Mequon Rd at the corner of Range Line Rd, on Friday, July 10 from 10:30 AM until 12 Noon with Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 12 Noon. Joe’s supportive and generous nature will not be forgotten and will live on in his family and all whose lives he had touched. He saw that all three of his children were brought up Catholic with an understanding of the values of faith, hope and love. As a devout Catholic, Joe believed strongly in the merits of a Catholic Education. Joe could be a lot of fun but overall he will be remembered as a kind and reflective gentleman. He appreciated a wide range of literature and took solace in reading and classical music and over the years he both attended and supported the Milwaukee Symphony. He enjoyed a variety of sports and loved playing golf. Throughout his life Joe was a numbers man and he made a successful career of it retiring from Construction Forms, Inc. He was long-time supporter of both Marquette University High School and Marquette University, being an alumnus of both. Joe was a member of Ozaukee Country Club and the Ancient Order of Hibernians and a former member of Optimist International. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many good friends. Wonderful grandpa of Erin Bennett and Joe and David Schoper. Dear brother of Susan (Herman) Viola and the late Sylvester (Joan) Bennett. Loving father of Michael Bennett, Mary (Ken DeWeerdt) Bennett and Ann (Glenn) Schoper. Beloved husband for 63 years of Catherine M. Entered Eternal Life on Jat the age of 86.
