Katherine M. Dress

Katherine M. Dress, 98, of Put-in-Bay, Ohio died Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the Portland House in Sandusky, Ohio. She was born on July 22, 1915 at Put-in-Bay, Ohio, the daughter of the late Theodore and Lina (Rinkle) Phillips. She was a 1933 graduate of Put-in-Bay High School and up until her death, she was the oldest living graduate and resident of Put-in-Bay. On November 14, 1935 she married Chester H. Dress and he preceded her in death on December 26, 1986. During the 1960's, Katherine worked for the National Park Service where she cleaned the brass at Perry's Monument daily. Meanwhile, she was also a mail deliverer from the airport to the Post Office. She was a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church at Put-in-Bay. During her spare time, she enjoyed making crafts, especially the Christmas ornaments she made from egg cartons. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and planting vegetables in her garden. Survivors include her son: Dennis (Cheryl) Dress, of Rhode Island; daughter-in-law: Sonya Dress-Olrick (Ron), of Sandusky, Ohio; eight grandchildren: Donald (Robin) Dress, David (Kelly) Dress, Laureen (Matt) Miller, Linda (Dennis) Gray, Anne (Dale) Cook, Kim (Paul) Decesares, Tonya Dress, Steven Dress; sixteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Duane Dress in 1983, and her sister, Juanita McCann. Private family graveside services and burial will be held at Mapleleaf Cemetery on Put-in-Bay at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Put-In-Bay Volunteer Fire Dept. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.neideckerleveckcrosser.com. Funeral Home: Neidecker-LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home - Port Clinton Chapel 1124 Fulton Street Port Clinton, OH