KATHLEEN R. “KATE” ROSENTHAL

Kathleen (Kate) Rita Bauer Rosenthal, went home to be with The Lord on September 18, 2014.

Kate was born May 25, 1913 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Joseph and Bertha (Babst) Bauer. She grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota. After high school, she worked for Sanitary Farm Dairies Milk Company, doing office work.

Kate met Raymond Rosenthal and they married June 10, 1939. From their love they had and raised 3 children. Kathleen (Katey) Reissner, Joseph Rosenthal and Rita Lambert. She was blessed with 7 Grandchildren and 11 Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and 11 siblings.

For the past 5 1/2 years, Kate lived in Oak Harbor with her daughters. Kate had a big, loving and gentle heart that touched many. She had a great sense of humor, always cheerful and a smile and twinkling blue eyes that will never be forgotten. Her arms and door were open to all. Always an Angel on her shoulder and a smiley face close by. 101 years of pure love and a "see you all of a sudden"........

A Rosary will be recited on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 9:30am with a Funeral Mass to follow at 10:00am at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 185 N Oak Harbor St in Oak Harbor with Rev. Jerome Kienzle as Celebrant. A Reception for family and friends will follow at Wallin Funeral Home, 1811 NE 16th Ave. Rites of Interment will follow at a later date in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Donations can be made to Hospice of the Northwest, American Cancer Society or St. Augustine's Catholic Church Food Bank. Please visit Kate’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome to share memories and condolences. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC.