Kathryn Kaehr

Kathryn Kaehr, 84, Nappanee, passed away at 10:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, at her residence.

She was born Nov. 5, 1936, in Marquand, Mo., to Arthur and Carrie (Rauls) Monie. Kathryn graduated from Marquand High School. Her husband, Vernon Kaehr, preceded her in death in 2000. Mrs. Kaehr worked at Mutchlers/Triangle Pacific after 28 years and retired from Skyline Corp in 2007 after working there for 12 years. Katherine enjoyed sewing and knitting.

Katherine is survived by a son, Larry Kaehr, Nappanee; a daughter, Angela (Harry) Welles, Elkhart; a step-daughter, Chris (Randy) Kirkpatrick, Ligonier; a step-son Lee (Debbie) Haslett, Granger; four grandchildren: Zach Kaehr, Ashley Kaehr, Daniel Hawkins, Jessica Hochstetler; several step grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; sister, Roseda Mouser, Marquand, Mo.; and a sister-in-law Evelyn (Glenn) Monie, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers: Russell Monie, Glenn Monie, and Edward Monie; and a sister: Anne Combs.

Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Pastor Rob Haslett and Debbie Haslett will officiate.