Catherine Schleicher

SCHLEICHER, CATHERINE M. WATERTOWN Catherine M. Schleicher, age 92, passed away on Wednesday February 22, 2012 at her home. Catherine Marie Mersberger was born on April 20, 1919 in Sheboygan Falls, the daughter of Jacob and Mary (Trimberger) Mersberger. On January 31, 1942 she married Leo Schleicher at St. George Catholic Church in Sheboygan Falls. Catherine was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and the Christian Mother's and Alter Confraternity. She was a former volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul Society in Watertown. Catherine was an avid Bridge and card player and she enjoyed music and played the guitar. Catherine's survivors include their children Jerry (Diane) Schleicher of Montello, Robert (Peggy) Schleicher of Massachusetts and Jane (Barry) Baumann of Watertown, grandchildren Jillian McLaughlin, Karen (Wayne) Campbell, Vicki (Keith) Johnson, Curt (Tammy) Schleicher and Kristine (Tom) Karrels, eleven great grandchildren, a sister Ann (John) Hermann of Sheboygan, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by a grandson Brian Schleicher, a great grandson Samuel Peschel, her parents and two brothers and three sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at Noon at St. Henry Catholic Church with Monsignor Daniel Ganshert celebrating. Family burial will be in St. Henry Cemetery. Family and friends may call on Saturday from 10 AM to Noon at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Rainbow Hospice, would be appreciated. Many thanks to Catherine's caregivers at Riverview Assisted Living and Rainbow Hospice, for their care and concern.