Kathryn "Kay" M. (Rademacher) (Kieffer) Jahn, 88, of De Pere, died Sunday March 1, 2009 at a local nursing home. Kay was born August 27, 1920 in Green Bay, a daughter of Edward and Anna (La Luzerne) Rademacher. She graduated from Nicolet High School and completed Business Courses after graduation. On October 9, 1940 she married George Kieffer at St. Joseph Catholic Church, De Pere. George preceded her in death on May 16, 1972. Then in 1986 Kay married Donald Jahn at Holy Cross Church in Bay Settlement. He preceded her in death in 1993.
Kay retired from Rural Mutual Insurance Company. She was in the Altar Rosary Society at St. Francis Xavier Church, De Pere, and Catholic Order of Foresters; she also enjoyed traveling, her friends at Nicolet Highlands, and visits from people especially children.
Kay is survived by her step children: Lela (Don) Bayer, Marilee Jahn, Brian (Amy) Jahn, and Jeffrey Jahn; step grandchildren: Alan, Tyler, Jessica, and Melissa Jahn; four step great grandchildren; She is further survived by her sisters Bette Hermsen and Margaret Smits; brother Edward (Toni) Rademacher, and numerous nieces and nephews. Kay was preceded in death by her parents; and her two husbands George Kieffer and Donald Jahn.
Visitation for Kay will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at St. Francis Xavier Church, De Pere from 8:30 AM until time of Mass. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM at church with Fr. John H. Harper officiating. Burial will be in Mt Olivet Cemetery. RYAN FUNERAL HOME, De Pere is assisting the Jahn family. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Jahn family.