(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
Catherine Frances (Petersen) Fulmer passed away on January 17th, 2021. Catherine was born on January 8th, 1955 to Mary Rohde and Henry Petersen. She attended schools in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Kenosha, graduating from Tremper High with the class of 1973. Catherine met Riley Fulmer in the ninth grade, and they would marry on August 30th, 1975 going on to raise three children, Andrew, Sarah (Mike Hodges) and Laura. Catherine also attended Gateway Technical College graduating with her LPN certification. She was a nurse at Kenosha Memorial Hospital and various area nursing homes before leaving the profession to become a kindergarten aid at St. Mary’s Catholic School.
In addition to her husband and children, left to cherish Catherine’s memory are her mother and stepfather Mary and John Rohde, sisters Mary Peltz and Jane (Dennis) Petersen, brothers David (Jodie), Billy (Jaye), Michael and James (Angela). She is also survived by four beautiful grandchildren, Kellen, Ada, Madden and Kane, brother in-law Leland (Allison) Fulmer Jr, Sister in-law Amy (John) Fulmer-Volgel, Nancy (Jim) DeNio, and Jane Kautzer. Catherine leaves behind a bevy of nieces, nephews, many cousins and friends.
Catherine was preceded in death by her dad Henry, her mother and father in-law Verdelle and Leland Fulmer Sr., two brothers-in-law, Lee (Dick) Fulmer and Jerry Fulmer and sister in-law Judy Fulmer.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Catherine will be held at St. Rita’s Catholic Church, (4339 Douglas Ave. Racine WI 53403) on Saturday, January 23rd, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., family will receive guests at 9am until the time of Mass. Due to CDC guidelines and COVID-19 restrictions, the family asks that if you are attending, please wear masks if possible and maintain social distancing. Thank you for your cooperation. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Vincent DePaul 7531 30TH. Ave Kenosha, WI 53142.
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(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
Craig Belasco says:
Riley and family,
Deepest condolences for the loss of Catherine. Wonderful wife, mother and grandmother to the Fulmer family.
Craig and Debi Belasco
Christine Sturino Malkmus says:
I am so saddened to hear about Catherine..We shared many great memories over the years..
We worked together at Kenosha Hospital.. She loved her job,and was a good nurse,and a good friend..
Her death will truly be a loss for her family.
Chris Sturino Malkmus
Sharon Aspinall says:
Sarah and family,
We will follow the service virtually. Sorry we can’t be there but we are in quarantine awaiting the birth of Jaclyn’s baby. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. ?
Colleen Hodges says:
Riley, Andrew, Sarah, Michael, and Laura,
We are so deeply saddened by the passing of Catherine. We know how loved she was by you and those grandchildren. Her love will live on through them. Wishing you all peace and comfort in your memories.
Mike and Colleen Hodges
Chris and Jen Dorsey says:
Riles and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Catherine. My memories of growing up with you all and being at family outings at your houses have always been great memories for me. Catherine will be missed by many.
Patricia Castaldi says:
I loved my cousin Catherine. Everyone did. She made so many people happy and I will always remember her smile and her sense of humor.
Paul Albert says:
Riley, so sorry for your loss.
Rhonda Brand says:
so sorry to hear about Catherine. Last week Pat Skinner and I were just talking about how much fun we had with you and our trip to the Dells together. Prayers and good thoughts sent your way.