Kathleen (Katie) Lesmeister, age 92, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Aberdeen Village in Olathe, KS. Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, May 1st at 10:30am with visitation one hour prior at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, 10010 E. 40 HWY, Indep., MO with burial following in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Kathleen was born March 15, 1929, near Montrose, Missouri, the daughter to Edward Anthony and Bernadena Johanna (Daldrup) Rotert. She grew up in rural Montrose, MO and lived in Independence, MO as an adult. Kathleen and her husband, Basil worked for and retired from Sears. They enjoyed spending time at their Pomme de Terre Lake home.
Kathleen enjoyed bowling, making candy, and participating in the church bake sales. In her later years, she stayed active by working with her sister, Bernadette at the Chiefs and Royals games and assisting her with craft shows.
Kathleen is proceeded in death by her parents, Edward Anthony and Bernadena Johanna (Daldrup) Rotert; her husband, Basil Lesmeister; a sister, Florene McMillian and a brother, Willard Rotert. She is survived by her sister, Bernadette Greufe.