Catherine Marie Jerzak (nee Ricca) found peace on January 7, 2026, at the age of 78 years.  Beloved wife and best friend of Rick Jerzak. Devoted mother of Jodi Ritchie and Bobbi Ritchie.  Stepmother of Angela (Riccardo) Colella and Jennifer Jerzak.  Loving grandmother of James (Sarah) Kubanek, Jeffrey Jimenez, Jacob Jimenez, Benedetto Colella, Giancarlo Colella, Beck Hanner, and Joel Hanner.  Dear sister of Nancy Anderson and the late Joseph “Butchie” Ricca and sister-in-law Judy Hollnagel.  Further survived by other relatives and friends.  Kathie had worked for Cutler Hammer in International Marketing, and the hospitality industry around Milwaukee for many years in sales and marketing for The Midway Motor Lodge and The Milwaukee River Hilton.  Later, after retiring Kathie went back to work for several years at Kohls in Grafton until she became stricken with Leukemia early in 2025.  Kathie always loved helping people and especially loved her Grandchildren.

Visitation on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Christ Church, 13460 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon from 10:30am until the time of Memorial Service at 12 Noon.