Kathleen Sturzl Obituary
The passing of Kathleen Sturzl of Manitowoc, Wisconsin leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on September 30, 2025 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kathleen Sturzl to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Vincent J. Graham and Gladys M. Graham (Stauffacher); her grandparents, Mabel and Ralph Stauffacher; her husband Ray; her sisters, Elizabeth Graham and Patricia Briggs; her sister-in-law Joan Graham; her father-in-law Frank; her in-laws, Eddie, Peggy Sturzl, Allan, Jeanne Stranz, Frankie, Sheila Sturzl, Shirley, Lee Van Cleve and Kenny Sturzl; and her siblings' children, Brian Sturzl, Billy Van Cleve, Jerry Stranz, Patty Wagner and Lisa Van Cleve.
She is survived by: her children, Theresa Sturzl, Patrick Sturzl (Lisa) of Bruce, WI and Jennifer Sturzl (Witczak); her grandchildren, Lucas, Lauren Sturzl, SusanRose and Joseph Witczak; and her brothers, Ernie Graham, Mike Graham (Brenda), Dennis Graham (Jane) and Steve Graham (Linda). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM at the St. Francis of Assisi (1121 N 14th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 at 1:10 PM at the Evergreen Cemetery (2221 Michigan Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220).
She and Ray were proud to be one of the five founding couples of Heart-A-Rama in 1971, which has since raised millions for the American Heart Association.
