Katherine J.

"Katie" Colter

Katherine J. "Katie" Colter, age 83, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at her home in Paulding.

Katie was born on September 14, 1941 in Decatur, IN to the late Elmer and Esther (Schelby) Hirschy. On May 29, 1959, she married Donald Colter who preceded her in death on August 8, 2016. Katie was self employed as the owner/operator of Katie's Shoe Repair for 29 years. She attended Paulding Church of the Nazarene. She was active in the Paulding County Senior Center. Katie loved gardening and tending to her flower beds.

Katie will be sadly missed by her daughters: Debra (Mike) Mericle, Paulding, OH; Donna Anneken, Paulding, OH; brothers: James (Karen) Hirschy, New Haven, IN; Larry (Sandy) Hirschy, Convoy, OH; sister, Barbara Sheets, Decatur, IN; 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Katie was also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Joe Anneken; brothers, Robert and Walter Hirschy; sisters, Patricia Carroll Hawkins and Alice Ross.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be held in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Jackson Township.

Memorial contributions may be made in Katie's memory to Everheart Hospice.