I walked THROUGH the valley of death with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and entered heaven's gate on April 18, 2026. I was the only daughter of Russell A. and Mildred (Schumacher) Young. I was preceded in death by my beloved friend and husband, John E. Harley, Jr., grandson of the co-founder of Harley-Davidson, my parents, Mildred and Russell Young and my older brother, Raymond Young (Lucille). I leave behind my dear son, William R. Harley and his lovely wife, Jennifer and grandchildren, Lliam, Livia and Leandra, the twinkle in my life and the stars in my sky. I was also lucky enough to be step-mother to John E. Harley, III (Rhonda) and grandchildren Nikki, Maddie, Katie and Johnathan. I am survived by my younger brother, Michael J. Young (Mary), my sister-in-law, Lucille Young and many nieces and nephews. I was employed by Acme Chemical, Lakeside Laboratories and for 42-1/2 years by Harley-Davidson Motor Co. I was an active member in my church, enjoyed working outdoors, bird watching, loved animals of all kinds, our donkeys, pony and especially all our dogs, reading, sewing and swinging a hammer on occasion.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 14311 South Maribel Road, Maribel, WI. Officiating at the service will be Kathleen’s son, Rev. William R. Harley. The family will hold a private graveside service at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, at a later date.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 8:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel.

In lieu of flowers, gifts to St. John Lutheran Church and School, 14311 S. Maribel Road, Maribel, WI 54227 would be appreciated or to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, c/o Benjamin Pagel, Box 18, Peridot, AZ 85542. (WELS Apache Mission)

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

To my relatives and friends, thank you for your prayers and support. I love you. Keep the faith until we meet at Jesus' feet.

For genealogy purposes, family names include Young (Junge), Lemke, Coerper, Becker, von Oelhafen, Schumacher and Buetow.