Kathryn J. Waldner, age 64, of Riverside Colony, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at her home peacefully with family by her side. Her funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Monday, May 1, 2017 at the Riverside Colony, rural Huron. She was born on January 29, 1953 in Huron, SD to Joseph and Elizabeth (Wurtz) Waldner. She married Jackie Waldner on May 5, 1974 and have lived at the Riverside Colony where they raised their seven children. Kathryn was very dedicated to her work in the colony and to her children. Nothing was too much for Kathryn; she didn't have a leisurely life and never complained about her hardships. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and spending time with her family; especially her grandchildren. Kathryn was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003 and was cancer free for several years. In October 2015, she was re-diagnosed with cancer that metastasized to the bone; she fought a courageous battle to the end.

She is survived by the love of her life, her husband, Jackie; seven children: Jake; Marlene and her husband, Jerry and their six children, Jeraine, Jacobi, Katrina, Cory, Alex, and Ajay; Larry and his son Waylon; Kathy; Tanya and her husband, John and their five children, Teanna, Joni, Crystal, Isaac, and Melanie; Melissa; and Lance; five sisters, Mary Ann, Dora, Judy, Sara, and Lisa; five brothers, Larry, Terry, Melvin, Johnny, and Norman. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, mother-in-law and father-in-law, and two brothers, Jim and Mike.