Katie T. Petersheim

KATIE T. PETERSHEIM (nee Miller) age 79 (nee Miller), beloved wife for 59 years of Toby; loving mother of Kristine Nietzel (husband Mark), Sandra Colavecchio (husband Edward, Sr., deceased) (husband Dan Escandon), and Shirley Renee Veness (husband Mered); devoted grandmother of Eddie (wife Noel), Dominic, Mario and Gino (wife Jazmynn) Colavecchio, and Rob Nietzel (wife Mackenzie) and great-grandmother of Theodore Nietzel and the late Alicia Marie Colavecchio; cherished daughter of the late Dan P. (wife Martha deceased) and Ida (nee Kaufman) Miller; dearest sister of Esther Byler (husband Rudy), twins Sarah Byler (husband William) and Susan Gingerich (husband Paul deceased), Dorothy Mullet (husband Lee), Emma Overholt (husband James), Ada Mae Schwartz (husband Robert), Daniel Miller, David Miller (wife Marcia), Martha Miller (husband Virgil), Paul Miller (wife Joyce), Steven Miller, Tim Miller (wife Rhoda), Mark Miller (wife Marilyn) and the late Ida Schwartz and Joseph Miller; dear sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and friend of many.

With heavy hearts but abiding faith, we share the passing of our beautiful mother, who went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2025, surrounded by her family. A woman of deep love, inner strength, and unwavering faith, she lived her life guided by God’s grace and left this world wrapped in His everlasting peace.

Her strength was a testament to her trust in God. Even as she faced significant health challenges, she fought with courage, grace, and a spirit rooted in faith. She reminded us through her example that God walks beside us through every trial and that hope can endure even in the hardest moments.

Though we grieve her loss, we take comfort in knowing she is now with her granddaughter and other dear family members in the presence of our Heavenly Father, restored, at peace, and embraced by eternal love. Her legacy of faith, kindness, and devotion will continue to guide us, and her love will remain a light in our lives forever.

We miss her deeply, but we rejoice in knowing she is home. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her, and may God’s love surround us as we carry her in our hearts always.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Katie to the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, 375 Kings Highway North, Suite B, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 or HERE.

Cremation by DeJohn Crematory. Private Family Services with a Celebration of Life to take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND, 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD, CHESTERLAND, OHIO.