Kathy E. Regennitter, 71, of Cedar Rapids died March 6, 2020. A visitation was held March 10 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church with a funeral following. Memorials may be given in Kathy’s name to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Online Condolences may be left at www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.
Kathy was born on April 16, 1948 in Clarkston, Washington to Edgar and Ruth Heath. She graduated from Lewis Clark Normal School with a degree in Elementary Education. She married Lysle Regennitter on Feb. 6, 1971 and they started their life together in Cedar Rapids.
Kathy stayed home to care for her sons and also was a daycare provider for many other children throughout the years before she transitioned into the role of a para-educator.
Kathy was very passionate about reading and shared that love with her grandchildren. Kathy and Lysle enjoyed the past five years of their retirement by traveling to many places around the world. Kathy was an active member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church.
Kathy is survived by her husband Lysle; children, Heath of Marion, Chad (Stacey) of Marion, and George (Stacy) of Le Mars; and eight grandchildren Noelle, Jakob, Jarred, Rebeckah, Andrew, Clairre, Benjamin and Cash.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Neal Heath and sister Mary Beth (Heath) Lopez.
