Catharine Mathilda Crimmel

Catharine was born on June 12, 1924, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Rev. George and Elsa Weber. A devoted Christian, she remained a faithful follower of Jesus throughout her 101 years.

She attended parochial schools in Omaha, Nebraska, and graduated from Benson High School in Pipestone, Minnesota, in 1941. Cathy earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Colorado State University (now the University of Northern Colorado) and taught kindergarten and primary grades for 28 years in Colorado, Indiana, the Republic of Panama, and Wisconsin, retiring from Milwaukee Public Schools in 1983.

Cathy loved travel, visiting much of the United States and many countries abroad. She also had a passion for genealogy, music, reading, and maintaining detailed family histories. A lifelong Lutheran, she was an active church member wherever she lived and began playing organ for her father’s services at the age of seven.

She cherished time with her family, including many years living with her daughter Bev and son-in-law Russ, and later in Escanaba with her daughter Shari. Even into her later years, she remained actively involved in planning and constructing a handicapped accessible home she shared with Shari.

Catharine is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Shari) Winters of Escanaba, MI, and Beverly (Russell) Daggett of Fletcher, NC; her brothers, Oliver Weber of Omaha, NE, and Kenneth Weber of Pueblo, CO.; five grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son-in-law, Rev. Richard Winters; and several siblings and extended family members.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to her caregivers, including UP Home Health and Hospice, private caregivers for the love and care shown to Cathy. For the final two months of her life , she experienced the love and support of Kristy Dumas at Family Crest Living and everyone of her employees. Never did any of them leave before giving her a hug and/or a kiss.

Friends in the area are invited to enjoy the fellowship and a simple luncheon on April 11th at Family Crest Assisted Living, 400 South 10th Street, Escanaba, MI 49829, from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. A devotional service at 3:00 P.M. with Pastor Paul Doletzky officiating will take place at the Assisted Living. Interment for Catharine will be in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request donations be written to: Cathy Crimmerl’s Gift Fund. In care of, Shari Winters: 2200 Lake Shore Drive, Escanaba, Michigan, 49829. The funds will be divided evenly among Catharine’s favorite nonprofit organizations.

Neptune Society in cooperation with Skradski Funeral Home are assisting the Crimmel Family. To offer a message of condolence please go to their websites.