Kathleen "Kate" L. Luepke, age 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at her home in Bonduel. She was born on March 27, 1949, to the late Elmer and Beulah Braun and attended high school in Green Bay.  On October 18, 1980, Kate and Eugene "Ducky" began their 41-year marriage in Bonduel where they also raised her two sons from a previous marriage, Troy and Randy.  She enjoyed all her time with friends and family, including Ruby.

She is survived by her husband, Ducky; children, Troy (Jeanne) Gueller and Randy Gueller; grandchildren, Hannah and Seth Gueller; brother, William (Debbie) Braun; and sister-in-law, Janice (Duane) Soufal.  Kate is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Kate was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Beulah; and brother, David Braun.

A special thanks to the entire ThedaCare Hospice team and Roxanne for all the care and love given.

A short interment ceremony for Kate will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday, June 3, 2022, in the cemetery at Zion Lutheran Church in Zachow.