On Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, heaven gained another angel. Katie Remacle went to be with the Lord.
Katie was born March 24, 1940, in Maple Hill, Kan., to Pete and Agnes Pauly. She joined a sister and brother, then five more siblings came along after. The family later moved to St. Maries, Kan., where Katie graduated high school in 1958.
After graduating, she worked as a waitress at “The Home Cafe,” where she met the only man she would live out her life with, Richard “Dick” Remacle. He was a sergeant stationed in Fort Riley, Kan. Dick was going through St. Maries and stopped at the cafe for lunch when he eyed a tall, dark haired, “good lookin” lady. Dick pursued her but until he proved he was a good Catholic by showing her a Sacred Heart of Jesus prayer card, she then decided it was okay to date him. From there, the rest is history.
Dick and Katie married in St Maries on Sept. 16, 1961 and moved to the mountains of Idaho. They started their family shortly after by welcoming Glenn in 1962, followed by Bill in 1965, Teresa in 1966, Marvin in 1968 and Pam in 1975.
As a homemaker, Katie enjoyed baking and quilting. She was especially known for her beautiful quilts and homemade bread. When the kids got a little older, she started bowling and was quite good at it. She loved going on many tournament outings, where she brought home many badges and pins for her high scoring games.
Katie was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Agnes Pauly, brothers Bill, Jerry, Jim and sister Patty.
She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Dick Remacle, at their home in Cottonwood. Also surviving her are brothers John and Ronnie Pauly and sister Jane (Randy) Mumpower, all of Kansas. Her children Glenn (Stacy) Remacle, Bill (Diana) Remacle, of Cottonwood, Teresa (Russ) Wallace, of Post Falls, Marvin (Lori) Remacle, of Ferdinand, Pam (Andy) Duclos, of Lewiston, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Thursday, Dec. 12, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 508 Church St., Cottonwood, with a rosary at 10:30 a.m. and Mass to follow. Burial will be at Cottonwood Catholic Cemetery after the Mass. Please join the family for a dinner after the burial at the Cottonwood Community Hall.
Blackmer Funeral Home of Grangeville is in charge of arrangements. Send condolences to the family at blackmerfuneralhome.com.
Mom would love for anyone to share their favorite story of her, for above all, she was a fun loving, social butterfly. She will keep the house ready in heaven for Dad. Until then, rest in peace sweet Mom. We love you and will always keep your memory alive.
