Kathleen Mullins Bertschinger died September 1, 2009. She was born August 1, 1918 in Laurel County, Kentucky.
Kathleen attended Sue Bennett College in London, Kentucky and graduated from Spalding University in Louisville. She began teaching in a one room school in East Bernstadt, Kentucky where she met her husband, Paul. She retired from teaching in Jefferson County after 26 years at Greenwood Elementary.
She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Bertschinger; grandson, Todd Sparks; sister Grace Estep; and brothers, James T., Charles, and Joe Mullins.
Kathleen is survived by her daughter Paulette Sparks; son-in-law Hughie Sparks; and three nieces.
The family wishes to express their thanks to the staffs at Ponder Creek, Emeritus at Stone Creek and Park Terrace for their excellent care the past 11 years.
Funeral Service will be 2pm Friday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway with burial in South Jefferson Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday 10am until the service at 2pm.
Memorial gifts may be made to Kosair Charities.