Catherine E. Shidler, 85, Culver, passed away Nov. 16, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver.

Catherine was born to Thomas and Mildred (Sims) DePoy Nov. 9, 1931 in Winamac.  On Aug. 23, 1948 she married Orville R. “Todd” Shidler in Winamac. In 1956, they relocated to Culver, where they raised their 6 children.  Orville preceded her in death March 22, 2004.

Catherine was a quilter, knitter and loved to play Bingo. She loved spending time with her children and
grandchildren.

Catherine is survived by her children: Brian (Norva) Shidler, Culver; Barbara (Fred) Krathwohl, Port
Charlotte, Fla.; Connie (Stewart) Watwood, Culver; Debra (David) Smith, Plymouth; Denice (Rick)
Edmonds, Defiance, Ohio; and Virginia (Douglas) Wert, Mechanicsburg, Penn.; sisters: Donna, Rochester;
and Betty, Rensselaer; brother Dan, Winamac; 21 grandchildren, and 57 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Leon and Thomas DePoy; and infant son Thomas.

There will be a time of visitation with the family from 11 a.m. until the time of the service, Nov. 19 at the Odom
Funeral Home. Pastor Nancy Foster will officiate funeral services at noon Nov. 19 at the Odom Funeral Home, Culver.

Memorials may be given in Catherine’s memory to Miller’s Merry Manor Employee’s Fund, Culver.