Obituary of Katlyn J. Pericak

Katlyn J. Pericak, of Waukesha, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Katlyn was born on December 14, 1995 in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin to Patti (nee Hill) and Steven Pericak.

In addition to her parents, Katlyn is survived by her brother, Jacob Pericak and maternal grandparents, Sidney and Bonnie Hill. She is also survived by her cat, Zeke; father’s partner, Beth Lohmann; aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends that are family. Katlyn was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Erv and Dorothy Pericak.

Katlyn was a very artistic and creative person who loved country music, especially Taylor Swift, and thrived on going to country music concerts. Katlyn’s passion was animals, especially horses, cats and dogs and she adored pet sitting.  Katlyn could often be found out walking in search of Pokémon Go.

Spring Time by Katlyn in Second Grade (2004)

April Showers

Bring May Flowers

And bugs that give you hugs.

Bees and fleas

Zooming around weeds.

Flowers are blooming

And bees are zooming.

Spring is wonderful;

It can be thunderful.

I LOVE SPRING!

The visitation and Funeral will be held at RiverGlen Christian Church.

Date: Thursday, May 27, 2021

Visitation: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM CDT

Funeral Service: 3:00 PM CDT

RiverGlen Christian Church

S31 W30601 Sunset Dr.

Waukesha, WI 53189

Donations in Katlyn’s name to one or both of the following non-profit organizations are appreciated: 

Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha (HAWS)

701 Northview Rd., Waukesha, WI 53188

Portal, Inc. – a non-profit that enhances opportunities for people with disabilities

1015 Cedar Creek Rd., PO BOX 65, Grafton, WI  53024