Catherine Darlene Zeller 79, died Sunday evening June 22, at her home in Kasson.
She was born Dec. 22, 1934 to Gilbert and Frances (Salisbury) Steinhaus on a farm in Albany (no longer exists) in Sheridan County, Neb.
Gilbert was a farm equipment mechanic for Allis Chalmers Co. and when World War 11 started in 1941, they moved to Fort Ord. Monterey, Calif. where he worked on tanks. Cathy started school there. After the war ended, Cathy's family moved to Sacramento, Calif., where Cathy continued her schooling.
On Labor Day, September 1950, she met her future husband who was stationed at Fairfield Suisun (now Travis) A.F.B. They married on April 6, 1952. Her husband was discharged from the Air Force in July 1952. Cathy graduated from high school in 1953 and gave birth to a son, Aug 6, 1953.
Cathy's husband worked for Cathy's dad for a year before going to Coyne Electrical School in Chicago, Ill. They moved to Milwaukee, Wis. and her husband procured a job at Radio Station WRIT as an engineer. On the first night of his work, April 23, 1955, Cathy gave birth to a baby girl. The radio announcer spread it all over Milwaukee during his broadcast. Later the family returned to California and two more daughters were born.
Cathy and her husband resided in California for 43 years and were happily married for 62 years.
By trade, Cathy was a wonderful cook and was promoted to head kitchen supervisor in several institutions, including a college and some nursing homes. She was a talented homemaker and enjoyed hobbies such as sewing, knitting and traveling. She had a successful business, "Cathy's Embroidery."
Cathy and her husband eventually moved to Kasson where she resided until her death.
Cathy was active in many organizations throughout her life, including former member and avid Sunday school teacher and choir member of the Oak Park Methodist Church, Sacramento, Calif.; former member of the Supreme Emblem Club of the Elks Lodge, Auburn, Calif.; member of the Elks Lodge Does Group, Rochester; member of the Kasson American legion Auxiliary, Kasson; member of the Zwingli United Church of Christ where she participated in Faith Circle, the Berne Guild and the Swissfest, West Concord.
Cathy is survived by her husband, 4 children, 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 1 brother. Also extended family members in Idaho and Nebraska.
She was preceded in Death by her parents.
Following the rules of Find A Grave living persons are not listed in this memorial.
She was born Dec. 22, 1934 to Gilbert and Frances (Salisbury) Steinhaus on a farm in Albany (no longer exists) in Sheridan County, Neb.
Gilbert was a farm equipment mechanic for Allis Chalmers Co. and when World War 11 started in 1941, they moved to Fort Ord. Monterey, Calif. where he worked on tanks. Cathy started school there. After the war ended, Cathy's family moved to Sacramento, Calif., where Cathy continued her schooling.
On Labor Day, September 1950, she met her future husband who was stationed at Fairfield Suisun (now Travis) A.F.B. They married on April 6, 1952. Her husband was discharged from the Air Force in July 1952. Cathy graduated from high school in 1953 and gave birth to a son, Aug 6, 1953.
Cathy's husband worked for Cathy's dad for a year before going to Coyne Electrical School in Chicago, Ill. They moved to Milwaukee, Wis. and her husband procured a job at Radio Station WRIT as an engineer. On the first night of his work, April 23, 1955, Cathy gave birth to a baby girl. The radio announcer spread it all over Milwaukee during his broadcast. Later the family returned to California and two more daughters were born.
Cathy and her husband resided in California for 43 years and were happily married for 62 years.
By trade, Cathy was a wonderful cook and was promoted to head kitchen supervisor in several institutions, including a college and some nursing homes. She was a talented homemaker and enjoyed hobbies such as sewing, knitting and traveling. She had a successful business, "Cathy's Embroidery."
Cathy and her husband eventually moved to Kasson where she resided until her death.
Cathy was active in many organizations throughout her life, including former member and avid Sunday school teacher and choir member of the Oak Park Methodist Church, Sacramento, Calif.; former member of the Supreme Emblem Club of the Elks Lodge, Auburn, Calif.; member of the Elks Lodge Does Group, Rochester; member of the Kasson American legion Auxiliary, Kasson; member of the Zwingli United Church of Christ where she participated in Faith Circle, the Berne Guild and the Swissfest, West Concord.
Cathy is survived by her husband, 4 children, 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 1 brother. Also extended family members in Idaho and Nebraska.
She was preceded in Death by her parents.
Following the rules of Find A Grave living persons are not listed in this memorial.
Catherine Darlene Zeller 79, died Sunday evening June 22, at her home in Kasson.
She was born Dec. 22, 1934 to Gilbert and Frances (Salisbury) Steinhaus on a farm in Albany (no longer exists) in Sheridan County, Neb.
Gilbert was a farm equipment mechanic for Allis Chalmers Co. and when World War 11 started in 1941, they moved to Fort Ord. Monterey, Calif. where he worked on tanks. Cathy started school there. After the war ended, Cathy's family moved to Sacramento, Calif., where Cathy continued her schooling.
On Labor Day, September 1950, she met her future husband who was stationed at Fairfield Suisun (now Travis) A.F.B. They married on April 6, 1952. Her husband was discharged from the Air Force in July 1952. Cathy graduated from high school in 1953 and gave birth to a son, Aug 6, 1953.
Cathy's husband worked for Cathy's dad for a year before going to Coyne Electrical School in Chicago, Ill. They moved to Milwaukee, Wis. and her husband procured a job at Radio Station WRIT as an engineer. On the first night of his work, April 23, 1955, Cathy gave birth to a baby girl. The radio announcer spread it all over Milwaukee during his broadcast. Later the family returned to California and two more daughters were born.
Cathy and her husband resided in California for 43 years and were happily married for 62 years.
By trade, Cathy was a wonderful cook and was promoted to head kitchen supervisor in several institutions, including a college and some nursing homes. She was a talented homemaker and enjoyed hobbies such as sewing, knitting and traveling. She had a successful business, "Cathy's Embroidery."
Cathy and her husband eventually moved to Kasson where she resided until her death.
Cathy was active in many organizations throughout her life, including former member and avid Sunday school teacher and choir member of the Oak Park Methodist Church, Sacramento, Calif.; former member of the Supreme Emblem Club of the Elks Lodge, Auburn, Calif.; member of the Elks Lodge Does Group, Rochester; member of the Kasson American legion Auxiliary, Kasson; member of the Zwingli United Church of Christ where she participated in Faith Circle, the Berne Guild and the Swissfest, West Concord.
Cathy is survived by her husband, 4 children, 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 1 brother. Also extended family members in Idaho and Nebraska.
She was preceded in Death by her parents.
Following the rules of Find A Grave living persons are not listed in this memorial.
She was born Dec. 22, 1934 to Gilbert and Frances (Salisbury) Steinhaus on a farm in Albany (no longer exists) in Sheridan County, Neb.
Gilbert was a farm equipment mechanic for Allis Chalmers Co. and when World War 11 started in 1941, they moved to Fort Ord. Monterey, Calif. where he worked on tanks. Cathy started school there. After the war ended, Cathy's family moved to Sacramento, Calif., where Cathy continued her schooling.
On Labor Day, September 1950, she met her future husband who was stationed at Fairfield Suisun (now Travis) A.F.B. They married on April 6, 1952. Her husband was discharged from the Air Force in July 1952. Cathy graduated from high school in 1953 and gave birth to a son, Aug 6, 1953.
Cathy's husband worked for Cathy's dad for a year before going to Coyne Electrical School in Chicago, Ill. They moved to Milwaukee, Wis. and her husband procured a job at Radio Station WRIT as an engineer. On the first night of his work, April 23, 1955, Cathy gave birth to a baby girl. The radio announcer spread it all over Milwaukee during his broadcast. Later the family returned to California and two more daughters were born.
Cathy and her husband resided in California for 43 years and were happily married for 62 years.
By trade, Cathy was a wonderful cook and was promoted to head kitchen supervisor in several institutions, including a college and some nursing homes. She was a talented homemaker and enjoyed hobbies such as sewing, knitting and traveling. She had a successful business, "Cathy's Embroidery."
Cathy and her husband eventually moved to Kasson where she resided until her death.
Cathy was active in many organizations throughout her life, including former member and avid Sunday school teacher and choir member of the Oak Park Methodist Church, Sacramento, Calif.; former member of the Supreme Emblem Club of the Elks Lodge, Auburn, Calif.; member of the Elks Lodge Does Group, Rochester; member of the Kasson American legion Auxiliary, Kasson; member of the Zwingli United Church of Christ where she participated in Faith Circle, the Berne Guild and the Swissfest, West Concord.
Cathy is survived by her husband, 4 children, 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 1 brother. Also extended family members in Idaho and Nebraska.
She was preceded in Death by her parents.
Following the rules of Find A Grave living persons are not listed in this memorial.
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