Catherine R. Crisp

Catherine R. (nee Menzia) Crisp, age 96, passed away on April 15, 2024. She was born on February 25, 1928 to Steven & Elizabeth (Klein) Menzia in Roscoe, SD. Preceded in death by her loving husband Nickolas. Beloved mother of James (Helen), Thomas (Christine), Elizabeth (Ronald) Loroff & Mary Crisp. Beloved grandmother of Amanda (Zackary) Fischer, Kevin Crisp (Gabriella D’Amato), Ashley Loroff, Dylan Crisp, Austin Crisp (Lindsay Dolan) & Brandon Crisp. Beloved great grandmother of Emerson Loroff, Madilyn & Mikaela Fischer, Eleanor Loroff-Stehley & Selina Crisp. Also loved by brothers, Adam (Emily) Menzia, Aloyce Menzia, Roger (Joan) Menzia & sister in-law, Donna Menzia. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Steve & Elizabeth (nee Klein) Menzia, in-laws, Ralph & Mary (Meilander) Crisp, sister Magdalena (James) Kulas, brothers, Conrad (Bibiana) Menzia, Paul (Catherine) Menzia, Wendlein (Rosemary) Menzia, Joseph Menzia, sister in-laws, Margaret Menzia, Marjorie (Glen) Peterson, brother in-laws, James & Ralph Crisp, niece, Bettie (Kulas) Brister, nephews, Conrad Kulas, William Menzia & James Peterson.

Catherine was a Charter Member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She was a member of the Over 50 group (Wednesday Faith Group), Resurrection Choir, Christian Women’s Society, Human Concerns Committee, Ministry to the Home Bound, Giving Tree & Mass sacristan. She was a strong woman of faith & believed in the power of prayer.

Catherine was a long-time volunteer at Mt. Carmel Nursing Home where she would visit residents, created birthday corsages, Santa’s helper to distribute gifts and eucharistic minister. She especially liked to visit those residents that did not have loved ones available.

In 2008, she was inducted into The Milwaukee County Senior Citizen Hall of Fame. Recognizing senior citizens as valuable members of our society, making contributions in all aspects of our community. Catherine was dedicated to helping and caring for family and others, which brought joy into their lives.

Funeral will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 3722 S. 58th St., Milwaukee, WI, with visitation on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 9 am, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am. Private interment at Wood National Cemetery. Catherine's funeral service will be live streamed by Our Lady of Lourdes Milwaukee and can be viewed live at 11 am on the day of the service or anytime thereafter at: https://www.youtube.com/@ololmke/streams

The family would like to thank the staff at Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center and Aurora Zilber Family Hospice for the loving care and comfort she received.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Our Lady of Lourdes, Heart of the Nation Catholic Mass, DAV – Disabled American Veterans or Aurora Zilber Family Hospice are appreciated.