Katherine Ann Lenss

Katherine Ann “Katie” Lenss, beloved wife of Ron Lenss entered into eternal life on July 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the precious daughter of the late Leo Nicholas Casati and Mary Ellen Grady. Cherished mother of Nathan (Carey) and Geoffrey Lenss. Devoted grandmother to Giuliana, Nicholas Lenss and Lauryn Spence (Janae) and her great-granddaughters, Reese and Dylan.

Dear sister of Pamela (James) Betts, Elizabeth (Thomas) Adamson, Christine Casati, Stephen (Michelle) Casati, MaryAnn (Geoffrey Judge) Casati, Peter (Nancy) Casati, and Michael (Amy) Casati. Fond sister-in-law of Donna Sinrud (John), Robert Lenss (Janet), Ken Lenss (Kim), and Kevin Lenss. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Those who were fortunate enough to know Katie will always remember her many gifts, her generosity of spirit, and her caring friendship and support.

Katie was born October 22, 1951 in Springfield, Illinois. Her early years were spent in East Aurora, New York, Shorewood, WI, and Evanston, Il. She attended Marquette University where she met Ron Lenss who became her husband of 52 years. They married in 1971 and moved to San Antonio Texas, their adopted home and retired to Horseshoe Bay in 2020.

Katie graduated from nursing school from University of Texas Health Science Center in 1974 and began a 14-year career in nursing, primarily working in cardiology with Dr. Gerald Koppes. In 1995, she transitioned to a 20-year career in personal insurance at Frost Insurance Agency and then Chubb Insurance Co.

Katie was active in many philanthropic and community activities. She volunteered extensively at the San Antonio Food Bank and became a board member and eventually board chair in 2014. An accomplished pianist, the highlight of her lifelong love of the piano was an opportunity to perform onstage with Liberace at a concert in 1985.

Katie will be remembered as a talented athlete who loved tennis and golf. She and Ron traveled the world playing the most challenging courses from Pebble Beach to Royal County Downs. Katie often partnered with her sons in tennis and golf tournaments and in fact won a statewide mixed doubles tournament with her son, Nathan in 2000 over several much younger players.

A consummate hostess, Katie enjoyed entertaining in her home. Katie's favorite times were those spent with family and her many close friends. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her greatest joy.

Since 2017, Katie has fought a valiant battle with ALS. Leading a team called “Katie’s Warriors” she raised significant funds for the ALS Association of Texas with her close friends help and financial support.

We would like to acknowledge and thank her caregivers – Kaci Tisdel, Shona Wilson, Sara Haragan, and Rachel Smith for their loving support and care over the past 19-months and Tiffany with New Century Hospice assistance in her final months.

Donations may be made in Katie’s name to the “Walk to Defeat ALS Texas” in the name of “Katie’s Warriors” at the ALS Texas website.

Katie will be missed everyday and remain cherished in many hearts.

To celebrate Katie's life a memorial service will be held in San Antonio at a later date.