Angeline Johanna Kaat, 94, formerly of the Town of Wilson, passed away peacefully at her home in Amberg, Wis., Friday afternoon, May 27, 2005, surrounded by many family members.

Angeline was born January 28, 1911, in the Town of Lima to Garret and Henrietta (Jentink) Ver Velde. She attended Harmony School.

On May 13, 1931, Angeline and Gilles L. Kaat were united in marriage at the Oostburg Christian Reformed Church. For their entire 48-year marriage they lived and raised their family in the Town of Wilson. Mr. Kaat preceded her in death on September 26, 1979.

Angeline was a faithful member of Heritage Reformed Church in Plymouth.

She is survived by her 10 children, Beatrice Bourret of Sheboygan, Lloyd (Jean) Kaat of Elkhart Lake, Leroy Kaat of Amberg, Richard (Nelly) Kaat of Bruce Crossings, Mich., Gerald (Kathy) Kaat of Elkhart Lake, Gilbert (Shelley) Kaat of School Hill, Wis., Beverly (Bruce) Teetzen of Amberg, Kenneth (Colleen) Kaat of Plymouth, Janice Kaat of Amberg, and Roger (Kelly) Kaat of Sheboygan; a brother, Elmer (Kathryn) Ver Velde; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Ver Velde; two brothers-in-law, Peter (Delah) Kaat and Leonard (Vivian) Kaat, Jr.; 39 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband, Angeline was preceded in death by five sisters, nine brothers, two grandchildren, a daughter-in-law, Janice “Cookie” Kaat, and a son-in-law, Roger Bourret.

Angeline was a wonderful, devoted mother and homemaker to her entire family. She was affectionately called “Grandma” by many people whose lives she touched. She will be dearly missed.

Missing You, Mother
Some days when we think of you,
We see your lovely smile
That brightens up your pretty eyes.
We miss that all the while.
One day when we thought of you,
We wished that you were here,
‘Cause you always were so good
At calming all our fears.
Many days we think of you,
We shed a little tear,
We wish that we were closer cause
We miss you, Mother Dear.
Each day that we’re away from you,
We think of you and pray,
God will keep you safe for us
To see again some day.
We love you Mom.

written by Bev Teetzen, Angeline’s daughter