Katherine Lydia Lauer, 59 of Kouts, Indiana passed away Saturday, June 8th after a long struggle with illness. She was born April 24,1965 in Augsburg, Germany to Theresa Post, age 85, who survives her and Gerhard Post who is deceased. She grew up in Connecticut. She was a vibrant and energetic woman, loved music of all kinds, playing piano, loved the outdoors, gardening, keeping a perfect home, cooking, jogging, hiking, playing sports with her boys, and interaction with the entire extended family on the holidays. She lived a very active life full of joy. She was a graduate of the University of Connecticut and since 2015 worked for Avera Health Systems in Sioux Falls, South Dakota but she found her true calling and purpose in life in being a wonderful mother.
On December 25, 1995 she married John Lauer of Kouts. She is survived by John and two boys, Benjamin, age 26 of Denver, and James, age 24 of Ashland City Tennessee. She has 4 step children, Michelle Lauer of Valparaiso, age 47, Rebecca Heinold (Lauer) age 45 of Kalamazoo, Kathryn Lauer of Kouts, age 41, and John Lauer, of Valparaiso, age 38. Rebecca is married to Nate Heinold of Kouts and they have 2 boys, Brad and Nolan. John is married to Rachel (Willams) and have 3 boys, John, Jack, and Joe. She is also survived by two sisters, Annette Morin, married to Tom with 2 children and live in North Carolina and Christine Felderman, married to Jeff who have 3 children, with homes in North Carolina and Colorado.
Funeral services will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Kouts Indiana at 10AM on Saturday June 15th. In lieu of flowers she would prefer donations be made in her name to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
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You will forever be missed. Your amazing personality was contagious and your presence was loved by so many. -Bobbi Dede
So sorry to you all … sending out thoughts and love to you during this time. -Mara Burgasser & Family
Our deepest condolences to you at this difficult time. So many fond memories of Katherine and family. She loved her children and loved their friends like her own. Hugs to all. Praying for comfort and peace. -Annette and Dan Eckert
To the family. I have so many memories of Kathryn especially our boys being the same age. I remember being a nurse and taking care of jimmy when he got his tonsils out. She was a wonderful mom! -Tracey Heitritter
Our deepest sympathies go out to the whole family. Some of our favorite memories were with our children playing in the neighborhood! Katherine was always a smiling and joyful presence who will be so missed. -Renee Yergler
Our prayers and condolences for all of you. God's blessings. -Roy and Mary Martin
I met Katherine through our dealings with Avera and SD Medicaid. What a beautiful soul. I felt like we had known each other a life time. She had a beautiful soul and the boys were her pride and joy. I wish I had gotten to meet her and tell her how many times I enjoyed our talks. Fly high Katherine. -Lesa Hodgin
Dear John, Ben and James and family, My thoughts are with you and I am with you sad about this terrible loss of Katherine, your beloved wife and mother. Your pain must be limitless, it takes a lot of strength to endure it. I will never forget Katherines wonderful hospitality on my first visit to the States. I was able to stay with Katherine and had the opportunity to meet my American family. Niggi, Pascal, Gertrud and Dominik, we are all thinking of you very warmly, -Doris Schürmann (My mother, Therese Imboden-Hammer, was the sister of Teresa, Margaret and Jane's father). Basel, Switzerland
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Katherine. We were fortunate enough to get to know her when our sons were classmates. She embraced us all and had such a heartfelt, nurturing way about her. We always enjoyed her sense of humor, warm hospitality and absolute dedication to her boys and family. She was a beautiful soul who had such a tremendous heart. My sons have very fond memories of the LAUER’s and still laugh when they are telling stories of the times they spent together. We are praying for strength and comfort for your days ahead— we will hold you close in our hearts. -The Meschede Family
Our deepest thoughts and condolences from the Swiss family. I (Dominik) remember, I met Katherine in 1991 when I visited the Post family in Hartford. They wanted to take me to play baseball, but unfortunately, I was useless. We send you all the best in those difficult times. Much love from Switzerland, -Dominik and Gertrud
You are the best! I miss you Katherine. Rest in peace. Prayers and condolences to John, Ben, and Jimmy. - Darren Phillips
