PRETASKY, Catherine J. (Schmitt) 1933-2018

PRETASKY, SCHMITT, RANK

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 11/7/2024 at 16:45:10

August 11, 1933 - May 1, 2018

Obituary for Catherine J. "Cathy" Pretasky

Catherine J. "Cathy" Pretasky, age 84, of Cresco, Iowa, and formerly of Riceville, Iowa, died Tuesday morning, May 1, 2018 at Evans Memorial Home, Cresco, Iowa.

Cathy was born August 11, 1933 in La Crosse, WI to Paul and Leona (Rank) Schmitt. She grew up in La Crosse and graduated from Aquinas High School. She married Richard Pretasky and they later divorced.

For many years Cathy worked as a salesperson at various stores. Over the years she had lived in Las Vegas, NV, Huntington Beach, CA, Riceville and Cresco, IA. Cathy enjoyed her dog Toby, who was her constant companion.

Cathy is survived by three children: Paula (Dennis) Axe of Las Vegas, NV, Laetitia (Joseph) Vopava of Ridgeway, IA and Donald (Pamela) Pretasky of Riceville, IA; seven grandchildren: Nicole (Eric) Husson, Chanda (Jody) Kies, James (Kristie) Pretasky, Stacy (Sean) Hellwig, Joseph Vopava, Dawna Axe and Amber (Chris) Stamy; twelve great-grandchildren: Holden, Emerie, Nixon, Gavin, Brody, Hunter, Jayden, Avery, Laurelin, Edynn, Scarlett, Landon and one on the way; three siblings: John (Christa), Barbara and Margie (Tom). Cathy was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Elizabeth.

SOURCE: Lindstrom Funeral Home website