Kathleen A. Gartmann, age 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 7, 2022, under the care of Aspirus Wausau Hospital Comfort Care staff. Kathleen was born August 28, 1937, in Wausau, WI. The daughter of late Arnold and Arline (Kasten) Fust. She married Stewart Gartmann in June of 1961. The most precious flower in her bridal bouquet was Forget-Me-Not's, and she never lost her love for flowers. She had many passions in life, one being flowers. She was always found tending to her beautiful flower gardens. As much as she loved flowers, her biggest passion was her family. She took so much pride in her children Susan and Patrick Garmann as well as her 7 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Kathleen was also proud of her home, putting everything into it to make it a place for her family. She also loved to sew whether it was counted cross stich or quilting and never left a project unfinished. The Lord made sure that she had enough time to dl all the things she loved. She is survived b her sister Debra (Glenn) Tessmer of Wausau, Ronald (Joann) Fust of Pink, OK as well as many nieces and nephews. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Stewart, her brother Donald Fust of Wausau, sister Romana (Wayne) Schulred of Wausau, and nephew Keith Schulred of Wausau. Visitation will be held at Restlawn Memorial Chapel, Wausau on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Service at 10:30 a.m. John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com