Catherine Felder Polster
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Catherine M. Polster (nee Felder), of Milwaukee, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the age of 90. Catherine was born on July 11, 1928, the daughter of Ben and Elizabeth Felder. She worked as a nurse's aid for Wisconsin Masonic Home and was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Catherine was an avid Brewers fan, and she never missed a game, always rooting for her #1 team. Catherine was a great cook, enjoyed crocheting and made numerous afghans, and loved camping with her family. Most of all, Catherine cherished being Grandma P. to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Catherine had a loving heart and will always be remember for her infectious laugh and beautiful smile. Catherine will be deeply missed by her children, Geraldine Wolf and Pat (Tina) Polster; grandchildren, Nicole (James) Anderson, Dustin Wolf, Gabrielle Polster, and Chelsea Polster; great grandchildren, Logan Anderson, Zaidan Wof, Bella Holly, Jaxon Holly, and Mariella Polster. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerlad; brothers, Bob (Judy) Felder and George Felder; sister, Elizabeth Balkcom. The visitation for Catherine will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 from 11:00am until the time of the 1:00pm Funeral Mass at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2400 W. State Hwy 59 Waukesha, WI 53189. The burial will immediately follow at St. Bruno Cemetery in Dousman. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Wisconsin, 400 S. Executive Dr. Suite 109, Brookfield, WI 53005 or to the church (see address above).The family would like to specially thank Respiratory Therapist, Denise and the Nursing Staff on 5 Med at Waukesha Memorial Hospital and Andi, Jen and the Nursing Staff at St. Francis Select for their tender care and loving support of Catherine.