April 28, 2020 – West Bend WI – Betty Ann. Kohlwey (nee Kleinschmidt), 73, born to eternal life on Sunday, April 19, 2020 peacefully at her home in West Bend. She was born on November 13, 1946 in Wausau, WI to Carl and Adelia Kleinschmidt. Betty was a loving wife to her husband, and great mother to her children.
Betty is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Ralph Kohlwey; children, Michael Kohlwey and Desiree Barrett; step children, Rebecca (Dave) LaPlante and Paul (Heather) Kohlwey; grandchildren, Derek LaPlante, Ryan (Chris) LaPlante, Arriana Bernier, and Josiah Barrett; siblings, Janet Balz.
She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents, and brother Jim Kleinschmidt
Due to CDC restrictions, a Celebration of Life will held be at a later date. Family will release details once restrictions have been lifted.
