Kathleen Deutmeyer Obituary
Kathleen Deutmeyer of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on November 11, 2026. Kathleen, born on February 3, 1942, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Reynold Bettcher and Agnes Bettcher (Mettille); her husband Melvin Deutmeyer of Patrick's Catholic Church; her granddaughter Alexis Deutmeyer; and her siblings, Dolores Correll, Loretta Williams, Linda Bettcher, Roy, Milton, Willy and Clarence Bettcher.
She is survived by: her children, Gwen Bishop (Gary), Mitzi May (Doug), Scott Deutmeyer, Jennifer Reiter (Dennis) and Jim Lown (Lori); her grandchildren, Zach Swehla (Anna), Madison Nash (Wade), Victoria Bonner (Spence), Elle Hart (Ian), Caroline Sidlinger (Adam), Savanna Pierce, Madeline Moehr (Kody), Amelia Artingstall and Megan Eagle (Kain); her siblings, Roger "Buck" Bettcher (Janice), Lester Bettcher (Sue) and Judy Bauer (Tom); and her close friend Lennie Vaassen. She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, November 18th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church (60 S Algona St, Dubuque, IA 52001).
In lieu of flowers, a Kathleen R. Deutmeyer Memorial Fund has been established.
