Grace and Comfort
Kathleen Kochheiser

Born:
September 25th, 1927
Age:
86

Died:
September 6th, 2014
From:
Cincinnati


Kathleen "Kathie" Kochheiser (nee Kay), 86, passed away on Saturday September 6, 2014 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, George W. Kochheiser, son Kent and daughter-in-law Beth, also of Cincinnati, and sister-in-law Jeanne Faust of Newton, Iowa.

She was born on September 25, 1927 in Des Moines Iowa to Tressa and William Kay. She met her future husband in Shakespeare class at Drake University and graduated in 1949 with a degree in English Literature. Along with her marriage came several moves from Chicago to St. Louis, Milwaukee and Des Moines as Mr. Kochheiser advanced in his career at EMC Insurance. In Des Moines Kathie became an active volunteer with the League of Women Voters, AAUW and Planned Parenthood.

Along with her husband and son Mrs. Kochheiser became a passionate fan of sports car racing and they traveled extensively throughout the Midwest to attend racing events. She also enjoyed worldwide travel and one of her last trips was to the South Pacific along with her husband, son, and daughter-in-law. Following retirement the Kochheisers relocated to Scottsdale Arizona and enjoyed entertaining visitors from Iowa and around the country as they came to appreciate the warm winters.

Kathie was known as an avid reader, particularly of mystery books, and would read 2-3 books every week! She valued the importance of reading and education and the arts. Kathie's zest for life was contagious and she easily made friends wherever she found herself. She continued to appreciate good times, and good friends as they made their final move to Cincinnati to be near family. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the George and Kathleen Kochheiser Family Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, 1915 Grand Ave., Des Moines, Iowa 50309. gilliganfuneralhomes.com