Catherine M. Patten, 77, of Columbia City, died at 1:20 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2015, at her home.

She was born March 8, 1938, in Wells County, a daughter of Southard L. and Bertha A. (Keller) Leach. Her formative years were spent in the Uniondale area. In 1956 she moved to Ossian until 1984 when she moved to Churubusco. In 1986 she moved to Columbia City.

She was employed at General Electric, Precision Plastics, Magnavox and Burcliff Industries, retiring in 2003.

Surviving relatives include four children: Kandace L. Patten, Churubusco; Linda S. Patten, Columbia City; Douglas E. (Laurie) Patten, Fort Wayne; Tamara K. Patten, Columbia City; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother: Virgil Victor Leach, Huntington.

She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters: Frederick John Leach; Ronald Leach; Dayton Larue Leach; Clayton Leach; Belva Vanryan; and Shirley Jean Ehret.

There will be no visitation or service. Arrangements are being completed by Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Preferred memorials are to American Cancer Society.