Kathleen C. Fox-Larsen

Kathy was born in Omaha, NE in 1945, to Edward and Mary Anne (Kubitshek) Welch. She graduated from Bishop Heelan Catholic High School and Briar Cliff University, both located in Sioux City, IA. Following graduation, she served several years as a volunteer with the Catholic Church Extension Society, supporting and strengthening poor mission dioceses across the United States. After serving as an Extension Volunteer, Kathy taught at Holy Family elementary school in Council Bluffs, IA for several years. On July 26, 2012, Kathy retired from the Omaha Public School System, having last worked as an administrative professional in the human resources department.



In retirement, Kathy enjoyed volunteering for St. Leo’s Catholic Church, attending and participating in local arts and crafts fairs, and spending time with her late husband, Richard (“Dick”) J. Larsen, family, friends, and, her much-loved dogs, Kubi and Tindra.



Kathy was a woman of devote faith, unconditional love for her family and friends, and a strong compassion to help others in need. Kathy is survived by: her brother Frederick (Marlis) Welch, Mount Vernon, WA; sister, Nancy (William (“Jim”)) Nicol, Omaha, NE; and son, Joseph Fox (Chandra), Omaha, NE; many beloved members of the Larsen and Fox families; and numerous friends who she dearly loved as though they were family. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents and husband.