Kathleen A. Root, 88, of Fremont, OH passed away on November 30, 2019 at Valley View Health Campus in Fremont, OH. She was born on April 19, 1931 in Fremont, OH the daughter of Anthony and Ellen (Reinbolt) Chudzinski. Katie was a 1949 graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School.
Katie married Stanley Root on October 14, 1950 at St. Joseph Catholic Church and he preceded her in death on December 2, 2015. She was a homemaker. Katie was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the American Legion, VFW, Moose and Eagles Auxiliaries. Katie enjoyed boating, spending time at her cottage at Bay Point and many weekend gatherings with family poolside at her home. Katie and Stan spent their winters in Bowling Green, Florida for twenty years.
Katie is survived by her children, Stanley (Martha) Root, Jr., David (Deanna) Root, Richard (Christine) Root, Kathleen Binder, all of Fremont, OH and Antonina “Toni” (Paul Anselm) DeMoe, Erie, MI; twenty-one grandchildren and fifty-four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son-in-law, Larry Binder; grandchildren, Jake Binder and Brianne DeMoe; great granddaughters, Selah Pearl and Raquel Marie Root; siblings, Lucille Miller, Margaret Pert, Vincent and Daniel Chudzinski.
The family would like to thank the staff at Valley View Health Campus and Hospice of ProMedica Memorial Hospital for their loving care of their mother.
Visitation: Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.
Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, December 5, 2019; 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd., Fremont, OH with an hour of visitation prior to the service at the church.
Memorials: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Peggy Slane
Thoughts and Prayers to the family. It was my pleasure of taking care of Katie while her stay at ValleyView health campus assistant living. She was like a grandmother to me. Rest easy Katie until we meet again.❤❤
Cathie Wampler
It was a great pleasure knowing Katie and being able to talk and enjoying night chats with her. My heart goes out to the family at this time. Go rest high. No more suffering. Love ya Katie.
Michael Wolf
My condolences and deepest sympathy for the family.May God be at your side during this difficult time.
Terry Wilhelm
Kathy and Karey,
I am so sorry to read of the passing of your Mother and Grandmother. I am certain that our Father and Savior, your Father, Grandfather, Jake, and Larry welcomed her to her Eternal, forever home in Heaven for eternity! They all are your forever Angels looking over each of you through your years here on earth! You both are and will always be Family to all of us! God Bless you both In the days and weeks ahead!
Terry Wilhelm
Kathy and Ron Stout
Our sincerest sympathies to the Root family at this difficult time. May God rap his loving arms around you and give you peace.
Mel Wammes
So very sorry for your precious loss. Thoughts and prayers to all of you..rest in peace Katie..
Mel Wammes
Humbert Zamora
Dave and Rick, so sorry for the loss of your mother. Cherish her memories.
Carol Miller
God’s peace, comfort, and strength to all of the Root family during this time of loss. Your mother, and all those who love her, are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Carol Miller
TiAnne Humes
Rest in Heaven Katie, thanks for the long talks and keeping me on track. You will be missed. Love ya my lady.
Jeanne Majerowski
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron and Jeanne Majerowski
Marty Eberly
To the Kathleen Root family,
May the warm memories of your times together comfort you in this time of loss.
Marty & Wanda Eberly
Richard & Laura Eberly
Kathy,
So sorry for the loss of your mother. Just hold on to those memories and they will help you and your family get through this sad time.