Catherine Mary Isenmann Gegenheimer, 95, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 in the comfort of her own home. She was born in New Orleans on September 28, 1924 to George Dewey and Leontine Isenmann. She lived in Gretna and Harvey all of her life. Preceded in death by her late husband, Ellward H. Gegenheimer, Sr. (33 years of marriage) and later in life, companion, Fred Parr (deceased). Sister of George "Buddy" D. Isenmann Jr. (deceased). Mother of Kathleen Barbier (Hubert "BeBe", deceased), Ellward "Buddy" H. Gegenheimer, Jr. (Susan, deceased), and Carol Scioneaux (Michael). She is survived by her five grandchildren, Christina, Jennifer (Matthew), Mark (Kristin), Paul (Jenny), and Keely; and 2 great grandchildren, Grant and Jon-Paul. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Catherine retired as an accounts clerk/librarian at Frederick Douglas Jefferson Parish Elementary School. She was an active participant at Salem Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church, Gretna VFW Post 3121, Terrytown Golden Age Club, Gretna Historical Society, and Rosie the Riveter Society. She loved dancing, the "Saints", baseball, eating out, and spending time with family, friends, and her pet cat, Mimi. She was a kind and gentle soul with never a critical word of others and is loved very much by her family and many friends. She was devoted to her children and in turn they were devoted to her. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Her children would like to thank Heart of Hospice staff for their support and loving care. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Salem Lutheran Church, Gretna, LA on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 2:00 pm with visitation beginning at 1:00 pm. Family and friends may offer condolences at westsideleitzeagan.com.
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