Catherine J. Auer, 78, Columbia City, died at 4:50 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2024, at Parkview Randallia, Fort Wayne.

She was born March 24, 1946. On Nov. 7, 1975, she married Thomas F. Auer, who preceded her in death in 2019.

She is survived by her brothers, Roger (Marge) Lewis and Randall G. Lewis, both of Fort Wayne, Robert Lewis, Wawaka, and Richard Lewis, California; and nine nieces and nephews.

Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, is handling arrangements.