Katherine M. Arndt, age 88 of Randolph, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.

Visitation for Katherine will take place on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Fox Lake.

Katherine was born in the Summit township on April 1, 1936, the daughter of Hilbert and Rubertha (Koch) Schlee. She was a 1954 graduate of Beaver Dam High School. On May 12, 1956, she was united in marriage to her husband, Duane A. Arndt. Katherine was president of the Ladies Circle and served as a deacon for many years. She was serving as an elder and did quilting for the needy along with others on Thursday mornings.

Katherine is survived by her daughter, Debra (Richard) Desjarlais; sons, Brian W. Arndt and Daniel J. Arndt; grandchildren, Dawn (Tom) Reed, Amber Desjarlais, Francis Arndt, Monica Arndt, and Justin Arndt; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Marysue Mariani and Karen (Roger) Krebsbach; brother-in-law, Donald Arndt and sister-in-law, Nancy Panten and Beth Panten; and further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Duane Arndt in 2015; sister, Ann Panten; brothers, John and James Panten; nephews, Jeff Panten, Tom Panten, and David Arndt; niece, Tammy Panten; great-nieces, Emily Panten and Baby Panten; sister-in-law, Adeline Arndt; and other relatives.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan is honored to be serving the family.