Sharon Kautz

Sharon L. Kautz, age 80, passed away at Marshfield Medical Center on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids. Deacon Jim Johnston will officiate. Burial will be held at Roseland Cemetery in Marion, WI at a later date. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the church.

Sharon was born in Marshfield on August 2, 1944, to Donald and Esther (Bredlau) Fredrick. After high school, she attended the Eau Claire Accredited School of Beauty Culture.

Sharon married Richard Kautz on August 31, 1963; they were blessed with 54 years of marriage until his passing on August 15, 2018. She worked in retail at Lappin Lighting and Riser Energy until her retirement.

Sharon loved life's simple pleasures, from watching the birds on a quiet afternoon to the thrill of completing a challenging crossword puzzle. Her sense of humor was a gift she generously shared, often making people laugh during the most challenging times. In addition to her personal hobbies, Sharon dedicated herself to her community. She was an active member and a Sunday School Teacher at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, where her kindness, compassion, and dedication were well known.

She loved taking day trips with her family, especially with her husband. These trips across the state were filled with laughter and discovery. Sharon had a knack for making each journey a memorable adventure. Her trips to California to the ocean were memorable times she always treasured.

Despite her many accomplishments, what mattered most to Sharon was spending time with her family, creating memories that will forever be etched in their hearts.

Sharon is survived by her children: Rick (Denise Thompson) Kautz Jr., Lori (Dan) Jacobson, and Tammy (Linda) Kautz; brothers: Jim (Sheila) Fredrick and Bob Fredrick; grandchildren: Elliot, Zachary, Camren, and Kayla; great-grandson Carter.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard, and sisters-in-law Carol Fredrick and Karmen Kautz.