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Cecil Benjamin Katter

1920 - 1981

In Memory Of Cecil B. Katter
Born: September 30, 1920
Died: October 20, 1981

Services
United Methodist Church, Klemme, Iowa
Friday, October 23, 1981 - 1:30 P. M.

Officiating
Rev. Don, E. Griffin

Cecil Benjamin Katter, the son of Ben and Minnie Fuller Katter, was born on September 30, 1920 on a farm home north of Klemme, Iowa. He attended school in Ventura, Minnesota, Hayfield and graduated from Klemme High school. He served with, the United States Navy as a signalman during World War II.

He was united in marriage to Irene Becker on November 28, 1943 at the Klemme United Church of Christ. To this union four children were born.

Cecil died at his farm home east of Klemme on Tuesday, October 20, 1981 at the age of 61 years and 20 days.

He is survived by his wife Irene, his father Ben and stepmother Ruth of Bend, Oregon, 3 sons and their wives. Lynn and Donna, Noel and Margaret, and Murray and' Marsha; 1 daughter, Marla Katter of Clear Lake, Iowa; 4 grandchildren, Melissa, Allison, Miekka and John; 2 brothers, Duane and Lyle of Bend, Oregon

He is preceded in death by his mother.

Cecil was very active in the National Holstein Association and was a director for 3 years, served as President of the local Holstein Association, was president of DHIA and was Sunday school superintendent at Peace Reformed Church. He was a member United Methodist Church in Klemme, Iowa. He enjoyed very much showing cattle all over Iowa and Wisconsin with his sons.

The family of Cecil Katter would like to thank the many people for the kindnesses shown Cecil, the many expression of sympathy and for your attendance at this service.

Music
Mrs. Robert Schulz  - Organist
Mrs. George Gerdes  - Soloist
"Amazing Grace"

Interment
Ell Township Cemetery
Klemme, Iowa

Casket Bearers
Kenneth Greiman
William Katter
Bernard Greiman
Wayne Greiman
Velere Stromer
Wiley Weaver

Tenold Funeral Homes
Belmond - Klemme
Iowa

source: funeral card

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Cecil B. Katter, 61

Funeral services for Cecil B. Katter, 61, who died Oct. 20 at his farm home east of Klemme, were held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct 23, at the United Methodist Church, Klemme. Rev. Don E. Griffin officiated and interment was in Ell Township Cemetery.

Music was provided by Mrs. Robert Schulz, organist, and Mrs. George Gerdes, soloist.

Casket bearers were Kenneth Grieman, Bernard Greiman, Valere Stromer, William Katter, Wayne Greiman and Wiley Weaver.

Cecil Benjamin Katter, the son of Ben and Minnie Fuller Katter, was born on Sept. 30, 1920, on a farm home north of Klemme. He attended school in Ventura, Minnesota, Hayfield and graduated from Klemme High School. He served with the United States Navy as a signalman during World War II.

He was united in marriage to Irene Becker on Nov. 28, 1943, at the Klemme United Church of Christ. To this union four children were born.

Cecil was very active in National Holstein Association and was director for three years, served as president of the local Holstein Association, was president of DHIA and was Sunday School superintendent at Peace Reformed Church. He was a member of United Methodist Church in Klemme. He enjoyed very much showing cattle all over Iowa and Wisconsin with his sons.

He is survived by his wife Irene; his father Ben and stepmother Ruth of Bend, Oregon; three sons and their wives, Lynn and Donna, Noel and Margaret and Murray and Marsha; one daughter, Marla Katter, Clear Lake; four grandchildren; two brothers, Duane and Lyle of Bend, Oregon.

He is preceded in death by his mother.


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