Pauline C. Kuiper

In Loving Memory of Pauline McCloud Kuiper

Pauline Kuiper, age 101, passed away peacefully on November 12th at home with family by her side. Pauline was born in Moose Lake, Minnesota on September 13, 1925, daughter of the late Jacob and Esther (nee: Johnson) Houtsinger.

As a young girl, Pauline’s family left Minnesota and settled in Kenosha, WI. Following her marriage to Richard Kuiper, she relocated to Racine County where she resided for the rest of her life.

Throughout her life, Pauline was known for being an accomplished hairdresser, owner and operator of 6 Coiffures by Pauline Beauty Salons throughout Racine. Past President of the Racine Hairdressers Association, International Artist and Instructor for Pivot Point International. Pauline lived a life filled with faith, love, laughter compassion, kindness, and dedication. There was nothing Pauline could not do. Pauline was an avid reader, a fantastic cook and baker that she even wrote her own cookbook and memoir. She enjoyed gardening and loved to sew especially for her granddaughters and their dolls. Pauline kept busy taking ceramics classes and eventually went back to school and took English and Computer classes. In addition, Pauline enjoyed many trips traveling the world. She also was involved in Crossroads Prison Ministry for many years.

Pauline cherished family and friends and touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She will be remembered for many of her special qualities, favorite memories, and the special impact she left on others. Pauline’s love and memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Above all, her role as Mom and Nana were her most meaningful accomplishments.

Pauline will be dearly missed by her children, Bobbi (Lance) McClure, Richard Kuiper (Vickie Kuiper), Jayne (Robert) Miner, Vicki Andrews, and Heidi (Rick) Geller. Grandchildren Robin (Chad) Weatherwax, Polly McClure, Aaron (Erika) Miner, Amy McClure, Emily (Chris) Barker, Maggie (Vinny) Rittino, Alexis (Collin) Grzyb, Spencer Zold, Paula (John) Roddy, Ricky (Alondra) Kuiper, and Sawyer Geller. Great grandchildren, Colin (Abby) McClure, Kiera (Wyatt Juday) Weatherwax, Nolan Weatherwax, Ashtyn and Trentyn McClure, Sydney, Zachary, and Elyssa Miner, Miles, Luca, and Lainey Grzyb, Henry, Beau, and Hazel Barker, Adrienne, Olivia, and Cecilia Rittino, and Mia Kuiper.

Pauline was preceded in death by her 1st Husband Richard C Kuiper, daughter Jacqueline Kuiper, son Scott McCloud, ex-husband and friend, George McCloud; son-in-law Jim Andrews, and Husband Henry J. Kuiper. Pauline was also preceded in death by her parents and siblings.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday November 17th at Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home. 803 Main St. Racine, WI from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday November 18th with visitation from 9:00-10:00 a.m. and service at 10:00 at Racine Christian Reformed Church 900 Illinois St. Racine, WI. Private interment will be held at West Lawn Cemetery. Any memorials have been suggested to Racine Christian School, 912 Virginia Street, Racine, WI 53405.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Primrose Retirement Community and Advocate Aurora Hospice for the exceptional care, kindness and compassion. You truly are angels and Pauline loved you all so much.