Kathy Kay Gerlach, 63, Green Bay, entered into eternal life on Saturday, July 16, 2016 surrounded by friends and family at Bellin Hospital. She was born to Delores Lori Spooner (Bessert) and Leonard Shorty Vannieuwenhoven on 12/12/52. Kathy graduated from Preble High School and had been employed as a cashier at several well-known establishments. She was married twice and had two sons. Kathy spent many years volunteering at St. Mary's Roller Rink which she truly missed in her later years.

Her passion was spending time with her friends and family. Kathy loved babysitting for her grand nieces and nephews: Hayleigh, Emma, Brielle, Annalise, Ethan, Tori, Cody, Dylon, Travis and Mike. She enjoyed playing board games and cards, especially winning the occasional nickel from you. Kathy was quick to forgive and forget and willing to share whatever she had with anyone and everyone. She enjoyed spending time with Salvina, her adopted Grand-dog and all furry creatures. Her will, strength and laughter will be forever cherished and missed.

Survivors include her children, Andrew and Amy Gerlach, Green Bay; Leon Gerlach (special friend Sarah Magro), North Port, FL; grandchildren, Amelia and Isaac Magro, North Port, FL; brother Rick (Chris) Vannieuwenhoven, Kaukauna; sister, Cherie (Mike) Schneider, New London; brother, Gary Vannieuwenhoven, Suamico; nieces, Paula Zegers-Stoltz, Terri Buman, Holly Linssen, Heidi Weckler; nephew, Dave Zegers; their spouses and significant others. Further survived by dear friends, Jennifer Pfotenhauer, Michelle Sisel, Linda Salzsieder , Audrey Dumas and Gloria Sinclair; all of Green Bay.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Betty Vannieuwenhoven (Dunlap).

A memorial gathering will be held at the Pfotenhauer Funeral Home & Cremation Service, East-Town location, 2379 East Mason St., on Thursday, July 21, 2016 from 5 until 7:00 p.m. Celebration of Life ceremony at 7:00 p.m. Online condolences welcome at www.PfotenhauerFuneralHome.com

The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff and nurses of the Intensive Care Unit at Bellin Hospital.