Katherine E. "Kathy" Velte, age 62 of Shawano, died on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Born on September 17, 1953 in Appleton, she is the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Doris M. (Nagel) Velte. Kathy was born developmentally disabled and non-verbal; her life had many challenges and she proved to be a true survivor. She moved many places in her younger years, but called Shawano her home for the past forty years. For the last eight years, Kathy was shown exemplary care in the adult family home on Wescott Avenue, her personality blossomed and she was truly happy there. She was an "Angel on Earth", with a sweet, innocent spirit. Kathy is survived by her brothers and sister, Christopher (Shirley) Velte of Hortonville, Barb (Dale) Failor of Ripon, John (Valerie) Velte of North Carolina; three nieces, Jessica (Cody) Davis of North Carolina, Susan (John) Bruhin of West Virginia and Ellen K. Velte of North Carolina. A memorial service for Kathy will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Rev. Melinda Shriner officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be directed to Shawano Area Food Pantry and Resource Center. Kathy's family would like to extend their gratitude to the many, many people who helped to care for Kathy throughout her 62 years, especially the last eight years at the former "Bowan House" now known as "Wescott Place". Special thanks to Dr. Beth Gillis, Dorothy Bowan, Kimmery Weber, Kay Shelby-Norman, and the late Jolene Bowan.