Katie Ann "Katie Bug" Oligschlaeger, 24, of Mexico, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.

Katie was born on November 8, 1998, in Columbia, the daughter of Paul and Lisa (Gibson) Oligschlaeger. She attended the Children's Therapy and Early Education School and McMillan Elementary School.

Katie enjoyed shopping, especially for boots and shoes. She also loved to travel and take vacations. Whether on a gravel road or somewhere on the farm, Katie could be found riding on a tractor with her dad or in a side by side. Gatherings and parties were also a big part of Katie's life. She loved people and everyone was her friend.

Survivors include her parents, Paul and Lisa Oligschlaeger of Mexico; one brother, Brandon Oligschlaeger of Lee's Summit; maternal grandparents, Lee and Bonnie Kay Gibson of Mexico; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Katie was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, John and Ann Oligschlaeger.

A Visitation is Tuesday, December 27, from 1-3 p.m. at Arnold Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home with Kevin Wilkerson officiating. Private burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Randy Walker, Danny Davidson, Tim Oakes, Steve Oligschlaeger, Shawn Oligschlaeger and Austin Mathews. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sandie Scott, Tina Davidson and Alex Lady.

In honor of Katie's love for parties, all are invited to the Mexico Elks Lodge following services.

Memorial donations may be made to the Children's Therapy and Early Education School. They may be sent in care of Arnold Funeral Home, 425 S. Jefferson St., Mexico, MO 65265.