Catherine Jerger

Catherine 'Katie' E. Jerger, 85, of Mansfield, died Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. Born June 20, 1924 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Camillo and Marietta Frazini Musille. An area homemaker, she loved to knit and was an avid golfer at Twin Lakes Golf Course. She was also a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church.

She is survived by her daughters, Linda Gamble of Green River, WY, Connie Underwood of Mt. Gilead, and Barbara James Brodie of Edgefield, SC; son, Joe Amy Jerger of Mansfield; grandchildren, Lisa Rich Wolfe of Galion, Kristi Tate of Colorado, Jeffrey Becky Underwood of Mansfield, Lucas Stephanie Tate of South Carolina, and James Jerger of Mansfield; great grandchildren, Joshua and Jacob Wolfe, Micah and Hunter Tate, and Ava Underwood; brother, Sam Donna Musille of Mansfield; and numerous nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. Jerger in 1988; brothers, Dominic Musille and James Musille; and sisters, Viola Castorano and Eleanor Musille.

Friends may call Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 5-8 p.m. at the Diamond St. Home of Wappner Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 22, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home conducted by Father Keith McCormack. Burial will follow in Mansfield Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Crestwood Care Center, Station 3, in Shelby.