Catherine R. Draucker, 97, Enjoyed Cooking
Catherine R. Draucker (nee Schmidt), 97, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, at Community Health Partners in Lorain after a short illness.Born in Cleveland on October 27, 1908, she had lived in Vermilion the past 13 years moving from Vermont. Mrs. Draucker was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Vermilion. She enjoyed cooking, watching cooking programs on television, yard work and traveling.
Survivors include a daughter, Karleen Hoefle of Vermilion; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Creamer Draucker, in 1978; a son, Charles C. Draucker, in 1998; her parents, George and Mary (nee Goldback) Schmidt; and a brother, George Smith.
Friends may call 10 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2005 until an 11 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church, 781 Exchange St., Vermilion. The Rev. Jim Holmer, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in All Souls Cemetery, 10366 Chardon Road, Chardon.
Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.