A. Catherine Werst, 99, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, in Green Hills Center.
She was born in Sidney, a daughter of Harry and Nellie Lytle Oldham. She graduated from Sidney High School, received her bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University and her teaching certificate from Wittenberg College.
Catherine retired from Springfield City Schools, where she taught in several elementary school buildings.
She is survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law, Ann and Bill Thomas of Bellefontaine, Mary Jane Weiss of New York City, Carolyn and Gary Wilhoit of Texas and Linda and John Storm of Virginia; one son and daughter-in-law, William R. Jr. and Ruth Werst of Illinois; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, in Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home, 838 E. High St., Springfield, where visitation begins at 10 a.m.
Express condolences at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com.