Kathleen Neutgens

Kathleen Marie Neutgens was born on February 6, 1948 to George and Luana (Faust) Ballis  in St. Paul, Minnesota. 

She attended St. Rose of Lima Elementary in Roseville, MN, completing her education there through the eighth grade. Kathe continued her studies at Alexander Ramsey High School in Roseville, graduating in 1966, and later earned her degree in Elementary Education and Art from St. Cloud State College in 1971.

In 1969, Kathe met Roger Neutgens, and the two were married on November 20, 1970. Kathleen dedicated 18 years to teaching part-time Art and elementary education at Olivia/BOLD schools, while also doing interior painting and raising her four children.

Kathe’s life journey took her from Sleepy Eye, where she lived after her marriage, to Olivia in 1977, and eventually to Roseville in 2010. 

Her hobbies reflected her creative spirit and love for family—she enjoyed arts and crafts, sewing, reading, cooking, watching her grandchildren play sports, and spending time with loved ones at the family cabin.

Kathe will be remembered for her warmth, creativity, and devotion to her family and community.

Kathe Passed away on January 4, 2026 at Wealshire of Bloomington at the age of 77.

Kathe is survived by her husband, Roger, of Roseville; her children, Alex (Doris) Neutgens of Little Canada, Bridget (Craig) MacBean of Greenwood, Gina (Matt) Oelschlager of Edina, and Josh (Lisa) Neutgens of Sacred Heart; and twelve beloved grandchildren: Abigail, Julia, Trevor and Emma Neutgens, Kaitlyn, John and George MacBean, Ethan, Charlie and Lily Oelschlager and Libby and Matilda Neutgens. Kathe is also survived by her four sisters, Sue (Bill) Martin, Nancy (Bill) Burback), Patsy (Rick) Morphew and Janet (John) Lestock.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to staff at Wealshire of Bloomington for the excellent care provided to Kathe over the last three years.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Billman-Hunt Funeral Chapel at 2701 Central Avenue, Minneapolis on Saturday January 24, 2026 at 10am followed by a service at 11am. Food and drink will be provided following the service at Axels/Doubletree Hilton, 2540 Cleveland Ave N, Roseville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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