William Catherman Obituary

William H. "Bill" Catherman

Oct 18, 1938 - Apr 2, 2025

Sandusky

William H. "Bill" Catherman, 86, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully early Wednesday evening, April 2, 2025, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.

Born October 18, 1938, in Sandusky the son of Glenn Alton and Mary Elsie (Burmeister) Catherman. He was a 1956 graduate of St. Mary's High School. Bill was a veteran who served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corp. and joined the Corp. with a group of his friends after graduation.

Bill had worked for many years at Stein Inc., and at the same time, he had worked at Old Towne Windows and owned and operated his own home improvement business, called "Bay Area Home Improvement," before retiring in 1994.

Over the years, he had enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, taking time to go golfing, and he found comfort in piloting his boat out on the lake. In his earlier days, he loved to play baseball and softball and was thrilled when he could attend, in 1994, an Indians Fantasy Baseball Camp.

Bill was a lifelong member of Holy Angels Catholic Church where he had been a lecturer for over 30 years and a life member of AMVETS Post No.17.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Georgia A. (Buckley) Catherman, whom he married March 15, 1986; a son, David Brown of St. Petersburg, Florida; his daughter, Sarah (Tony) Klickner of Sandusky; four grandchildren, Patricia "Trisha" Brown, Kylie (Tyler) Gundlach, Matthew and Andrew Lorcher; and his great-grandchildren, Lincoln, Greyson, Aubryn and Braxton Gundlach.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and a very close cousin, Ronnie Arthur.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2025, at David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky. Prayers will be recited Monday morning, April 7, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Holy Angles Catholic Church, 428 Tiffin Avenue, Sandusky, with the Rev. Prashanth Kumar officiating. Following the Funeral Mass, military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post No.83 and AMVETS Post No.17. At his request cremation will take place following the services.

The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Holy Angels Catholic Church, 428 Tiffin Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870.

Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Bill's family at davidfkoch.com.