Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Poole passed away on April 19th, 2024 after a battle with several organ systems.

Kathleen Ann (Ryan) Poole was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 15th, 1939 to Maria (Fallon) Ryan and William Ryan.  She moved to Manitowoc, Wisconsin in June of 1972 and remained there until the present.

Kathy was married to William Poole in 1965 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  After 37 years, she lost her partner in 2003.

Kathy has left two children, Therese Poole of Tucker Georgia, Patrick Poole of Rochester New York, and the late Daniel Poole, two sisters, Margaret Hansen (Robert Hanson) and Mary Orleans (Donald Orleans) as well as six grandchildren, Alexander Poole, Arthur Brewer, Chrissy Poole, Rylee Poole, Sophia Poole, and William Maxwell "Max" Brewer.

Kathy was a middle school teacher at Holy Innocents and then St. Francis of Assisi from 1977 to 2004 where she taught, mentored, and advised thousands of students in geography, history, English and general information.

After retiring, Kathy volunteered at the Manitowoc Library, helping to stock books and train young people in the value of reading.  More recently, Kathy worked with the team of ESL folks to teach immigrants to learn English and in some cases, more importantly, help them earn their citizenship.

Kathy, being an avid reader herself, was a member of several book clubs where many discussions were had.  She also was a member of the Ladies of the Round Table group that had the goal of "encourage the study of people and their cultures".

Cremation has occurred at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory, Manitowoc, and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 8100 Brunner Road, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Beaudry. Kathy will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Newton.

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc, is assisting the Poole family with funeral arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.