Cathleen R. Van Acker

Cathleen R. Van Acker, 62, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, at her home.

Cathleen was born on June 7, 1964, in Janesville, the daughter of Kenneth and Carolynn (Oertel) Van Acker. Cathleen had a love for horses and gardening. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling, fishing, camping, canoeing, and watching horror movies. Above all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

Cathleen is survived by her daughter Nicole (Dustin Jaeger) Van Acker, grandchildren Madeline and Theodore, siblings Cariena (Jeff) Hunt, Corrie Ronning, Carrie Van Acker, Christine (Nathan) Hover, and Chuck Van Acker. She is further survived by three step siblings (Carmen, Steve, and Kim), nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her mother.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.