Long time resident of Mukwonago, WI. Therese Ratsch found peace on Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 at the age of 82. Loving mother of Kurt (Doris) Ratsch, Anita (Michael) O'Leary & Matthew Ratsch. Proud grandma of Emily (Michael) Garcia, Melissa (Matthew / fiance) & Robert (Courtney) O'Leary. Preceded in death by her loving husband Kenneth "Kenny", son Matthew along with her brothers and sister. Therese had a passion for music. She was choir director at St. Leonards in Muskego and in the bell choir at St. James in Mukwonago. She had a love of Golden Retrievers. Therese will be remembered for her generous heart and her grand July 4th parties every year, which also happened to be her birthday. In her later years she was an avid knitter and unbeatable at Wheel of Fortune and rummy 500. Memorial gathering at St. James Catholic Church, 830 E. Veterans Way, Mukwonago, WI 53149 on Monday, November 19th from 2 - 4 PM. Funeral Mass 4 PM with dinner to follow immediately after. In lieu of flowers, donations for Angel's Grace Hospice and may be sent to ProHealth Care Foundation, 725 American Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53188