
PROF. JOSEPH HOPKINS
Past Register of Deeds - St Croix County - Kay Walsh (1995 - 2008)

Elected Register of Deeds and assumed her duties on January 3, 1995. Kathleen, better known as Kay, began as deputy in the office in January, 1978. She has served as Chair of District 5, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Vice President of the Wisconsin Register of Deeds Association and President of the Association June, 2000 – June 2001. President of Wisconsin Association of County Officers June 2004 through June 2005.
Kay is a lifelong resident of St. Croix County. She attended Hammond Public Schools and received a BS degree from UW-Stout in Menomonie. After graduation, she was County Home Extension Agent in Barron and Outagamie Counties. She taught adult sewing classes and was a substitute teacher at Somerset High School.
Kay and her husband, Patrick, have 2 daughters, 3 sons, 2 granddaughters, and 2 grandsons.
Kay has served on the Somerset Public Library Board of Trustees for 20+ years and is currently President. She serves as lector and Eucharistic minister at St. Anne’s Church and has served on the School Board at St. Anne’s School. For 15 years, Kay was the General Leader of the local 4-H club. She enjoys reading, sewing and family activities.



