Ellen R. Katterheinrich

Ellen R. Ketterheinrich, 86, of Berlin Center, died surrounded by her family Thursday afternoon, July 25th at her residence, following an extended illness. 

She was born May 21, 1938 in Sidney, OH, the daughter of the late Thurman and Esther (Ware) Platfoot.

Ellen was a 1956 graduate of Sidney High School and went on to achieve a degree in nursing. She worked for several employers, most recently for Allergy Associates of Youngstown for 30 years, retiring in 2012.

She married Douglas L. "Duke" Katterheinrich on March 10, 1962 in Hawaii, while he was serving in the U.S. Navy. They were lifelong on and off sweethearts from the ages of 15 and 16 when they met at Lakeside Church Camp in 1954. They shared 62 years of marriage and many happy memories together, including the many hours working by Duke's side at Dutch Harbor Marina. He survives her. 

Ellen enjoyed golfing, sewing, and playing cards. Her greatest joy was her family, especially playing games and spending time with her beloved grandchildren, to whom she was always the Queen. She was also a member of the Berlin Center United Methodist Church.

Besides her husband, Ellen is survived by her two daughters; LuAnn (Kenneth) Kimker, of Waltham, MA and Jennifer (Christopher) Kirk, of North Benton. She also leaves behind six grandchildren; Hannah (Matt) Kimker, Alexa (Kolby) Sprague, Benjamin (Celia) Kirk, Alexander (Paige) Kirk, Caleb (Lauren) Kirk, and Camille Kirk; two great granddaughters, Lola and Legacy; sisters-in-law, Rita Platfoot, Barbara Platfoot, and Peggy (Tom) Lammers; and a brother-in-law, William Van Keuren.

Besides her parents, Ellen was preceded in death by her son, Mitchell Katterheinrich; two brothers, Joe and Ralph Platfoot; two granddaughters; Cecelia and Christina Kirk; and a sister-in-law, Nancy Van Keuren.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, August 2nd at the Berlin Center United Methodist Church, 15611 W. Akron-Canfield Rd., Berlin Center, OH 44401.

Friends may call 5-7 PM Thursday, August 1st at the Lane Funeral Home Canfield Chapel, 65 N. Broad St., Canfield, and for one hour prior to services from 10:00-11:00 AM Friday, August 2nd at the church.

Ellen will be laid to rest in the Glen Cemetery, Port Jefferson, OH, where graveside services will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, August 3rd. All are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, Berlin Center United Methodist Church, or Grace Lutheran Church in Jackson Center, OH, in Ellen's memory.