A spirited woman, she enjoyed her 27 year career in the mail room at Cushman’s. Katherine retired in 2000 and spent her retirement years doing her favorite things. She faithfully attendendes Sheridan Lutheran Church, read countless books, sudoku, and most off all spent every moment she could soaking up the warm weather as she observed the animals in her backyard. She loved watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow through the years. Her smile, laugh, and faithful love will be missed by her family.
Katherine is survived by daughters Gena (Gary) Kinnison and Jackie (John) Bower; son, Jack Warne; grandchildren Jeff Kinnison, John (Becky) Kinnison, James (Courtney) Bower, Candace (Eric) Wittstruck, Alicia (Jorge) Hernandez, Aaron Warne, Kellie (Tim) Tillotson, Brian (Kristina) Warne; great-grandchildren Brandon Kinnison, Isla Kinnison, Quin and Trase Bower, Jason and Elliot Wittstruck, and Cristian and Connor Hain.
Katherine is preceded in death by her daughters Gail Lee and Maureen France; grandchildren Joey, Hilton, and Jason; husband Dennis Schmidt; siblings Karl, Joe, Rose, Bea, and Clara; parents Joseph and Katie.
Visitation will be on Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am with a funeral service starting immediately after at 10:00 am at Lincon Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68512. lincolnfh.com
