Katie Therese Wilhelm, 32, passed away from an undetected heart issue on Sunday, March 8, 2020. She was born to Joseph and the late Cindy (Woodward) Wilhelm in Wausau, WI on September 23, 1987. Katie was educated through the DC Everest school system, graduating in 2006. She worked from her home for UMR so she could be readily available for her two sons. She is survived by the love of her life Jon Degenhardt, her sons Eli and Cole Degenhardt, their ever-faithful yellow lab Louie, parents Joe and Lois Wilhelm, brother Michael Wilhelm (Beth Wilhelm) nieces Kelsey and Callyn Wilhelm; Step-sisters Sarah Klein (Sean Nelson) and Kristen Jonet (Nathaniel Jonet) nephew Theodore and niece Margot Jonet, Jon's mother Heidi Ihm, Jon's brother Tim Ihm and sister Jamie Degenhardt and Jamie's sons. Those that have gone before her are her mother Cindy Wilhelm; and grandparents Theresa and Quentin Woodward, and Kathrine and Frank Wilhelm. Katie was known and loved by many. She would come prepared to whatever event she was attending, whether it was one of the many sporting events for Eli and Cole, game nights with friends, or holidays with her family. Her arms would be filled with 31 bags packed to the brim with snacks of endless variety, a multitude of beverages and other essentials for that event. She was known to own every color of YETI cup. Her world revolved around her endless love for her sons Eli and Cole. Katie loved her music, one of her favorite lines from musician Eric Church was its "funny how a melody sounds like a memory". Services will be held on Friday, March 13, 2020 at John J. Buettgen Funeral Home 948 Grand Ave, Schofield. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 pm.  Mass will follow on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at St Mark's Catholic Church 602 Military Rd, Rothschild. Visitation will be from 9:30 until time of mass at 11:00 with Rev. Allan Slowiak officiating. In lieu of flowers an educational fund has been set up for Eli and Cole Degenhardt at Incredible Bank. John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting the family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com