Obit: Kattre, Rodney
Scott (1950 - 2021)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Kattre, Kalepp, Genrich, Boudreau, Moreno, Popkey, Hyzer
----Source: Hanson-Schilling Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 4/06/2021
Kattre, Rodney Scott (18 May 1950 – 5 April 2021)
On Monday, April 5, 2021, the Kattre family lost an irreplaceable husband,
father, “Papa”. Rodney Scott Kattre, 70, lost his life at Marshfield Medical
Center Hospital after suffering severe complications during mitral valve
replacement surgery.
Born in Marshfield, on May 18, 1950, to Alice (Kalepp) and Gilbert Kattre, Rod
graduated from Abbotsford High School and went on to receive an Associate’s
degree from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, in Green Bay. On March 25th,
1978, Rod married Marsha Genrich, a woman he deeply loved and loved to kid.
Together they were blessed with two daughters, Robin and Nicole and five
grandchildren, Bella, Beau, Benjamin, Sofia, and Leonardo.
Known best as “Hot Rod” to all who loved him, he worked much of his career in
Microbiology at the Marshfield Clinic, where he found the most joy in
entertaining his co-workers. From custodial staff to peers to leadership – Rod
was a friend to all. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed tending to his flower
gardens, spending time on the lake, visiting the casinos, shooting pool,
cheering for the Cubbies, watching the stock market, and playing with his
grandchildren - he was the biggest kid of all. Right or wrong, Rod loved to eat!
From his morning breakfast routine at The Patio Restaurant (later Perkins) to a
lunch stop at “Chips” to his late-night frozen pizzas – eating was an
experience. Best of all, he loved to share his pizza and popcorn with Tinker,
Toby and Ellie, 3 of his favorite furry companions.
Known by his grandchildren as the “Funniest Papa Ever”, Rod made everyone laugh.
His exaggerated stories, ridiculous costumes, unmatched sense of humor and
well-known gag gifts (especially for his nephews), made everyone smile. And on
the days that laughter was difficult, he’d simply say, “Here come the cheeks!”
It was impossible to keep a straight face with Rod in the room.
Surviving family members include his wife Marsha Kattre of Marshfield; his
daughters Robin Boudreau (Dr. Ryan Boudreau) and their children Bella and
Benjamin of Iowa City, IA; Nicole Moreno (Dr. Andres Moreno) and their children
Sofia and Leonardo of Marshfield; his brothers Clayton (Julie) Kattre of
Abbotsford; Gil Kattre of Abbotsford; three Kattre nephews: Tyler (Amy) Kattre
of Oregon, WI, Tanner (Katie) Kattre of Brookfield, and Trevor (Jackie) Kattre
of Belmont; brothers-in-law Jim (Karen) Genrich of Green Bay; Dr. Steve Genrich
of Phoenix, AZ; former sisters-in-law Cheryl Kattre of Spencer, and Jackie
Genrich of Phoenix, AZ; nieces and nephews Megan Popkey of Green Bay; Eric
(Emily) Genrich of Green Bay; Mallory Genrich of Atlanta, GA; Chris (Michelle)
Genrich of Phoenix, AZ, and Lindsay (Mike) Hyzer of Phoenix, AZ.
Rodney is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Alice Kattre and his
grandson, Beau Boudreau.
A celebration of life will be planned for late spring – outdoors, exactly where
Rod loved to be, with great friends + family, good food and cold Pepsi.
Date/Location to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the American Heart
Association, No Foot Too Small, or a charity of your choosing. To share a
thought, memory or condolence with Rod’s family, please leave a message here
and/or mail a card to Marsha.
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family, please visit our floral store.
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