Waupaca, WI – Katherine Mae Horachek, 65, of Waupaca, WI, formerly of Goodridge, died on June 26, 2023.
On July 8, 1957, Katherine was born to Donna (Lee) and George Horachek in Thief River Falls. She attended school in Goodridge and Northland Community College, studying computer tech. She moved to Wisconsin and raised her children. Katherine worked as a computer tech and librarian in Stevens Point, WI for many years. She retired in 2022.
Katherine loved to read, trivia, spending time with her family and friends. She was a huge “Do It Yourselfer”—electrical, mechanical, and much more. Survivors include her daughter, Jaclyn (Adam) Zynda; son, Nicholas (Tabitha) Siverling; 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; sisters, Beverly Horachek and Valarie Horachek; brother, Doug (Heidi) Horachek; aunts, uncle, cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Ronnie, Greg, Vince, and John.
Graveside services will be on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 11 a.m. in Czech National Bohemian Cemetery, Goodridge.
Lunch will follow the service at Doug and Heidi Horachek’s home.
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