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Catherine Wolken Obituary
MINSTER — Catherine L. Wolken, age 71, of Ohio 362, Minster, passed away of natural causes Tuesday evening, Nov. 18, 2014, at the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, Ohio.
She was born Jan. 17, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Henry and Helen (Ruffing) Wolken.
Catherine is survived by one brother, Fred and Judy Wolken, of Salem; three nieces, Jennifer and Ralph Short of Spartenburg, South Carolina, Susan and Kyle Gainor of Salem, Carolyn and Chad Zines of Salem; and a nephew, Robert Wolken of Salem.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Daniel Wolken.
Catherine was a retired elementary school teacher and had been a member of the Fort Loramie Historical Society. She enjoyed acrylic painting and Genealogy projects with her friends.
A private committal service will be held at St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania.
Memorials may be made to the Wilderness Trail Museum at P.O. Box 276, Fort Loramie, OH 45845.
Condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Wolken
theotherone
November 27, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear you're gone, COL. Loved your zingers on HA. You will be sorely missed. May God bless your friends and family as they mourn the loss of you.
Newtie and the Beauty
November 25, 2014
COL, you will be missed on HA. Your warmth, wisdom, humour and insight were invaluable. Rest easily, Dear Lady!
[slides COL a Whatchudrinkin'...enters under "Until We Meet Again"...]
Sally Schomp
November 22, 2014
Sincere sympathy to Catherine's friends and family.
Her insight and wit will be missed by all her readers at HA.
Cindy Munford
November 22, 2014
Never take for granted who will touch your life. This is a sad day in HA land and we will have a hole in our family that can not be filled. May God grant you everlasting peace and comfort to your family.
Susan
November 22, 2014
RIP Catherine.
Your wit and wisdom will be missed.
Gordon Van
November 22, 2014
You were an artist COL...in your spirit, wit and not even mentioning your paintings. You will be missed! You were a big part... of a big family at Hot Air. Smile down on us!
Fred
November 21, 2014
You will be missed COL!
GrannyDee
November 21, 2014
We sure are going to miss you at HA, but we know you're in a far better place with the Lord.
annoyinglittletwerp
November 21, 2014
You were a spitfire patriot!
No *glare* for you. You will be very missed!
onlineanalyst
November 21, 2014
Rest in peace, "Cranky Old Lady." You were a delightful contributor to HotAir. I felt an affinity for you because of your Pittsburgh roots.
B Kitty
November 21, 2014
We were blessed to know you, Miss COL, we will miss you on HA.
May God Bless you and your family.
Fallon
November 21, 2014
Your wit and friendship will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, dear lady.
Dee Cee
November 21, 2014
Please intercede for our country before the Throne, Miss COL. You will be missed by your HA friends.
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