Jean Ann Catlin

Jean Ann Catlin (nee Kleinschmidt), age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of her family and Aspirus Hospice Services. She was born in Merrill on March 23, 1933, to Wilbert and Dora Kleinschmidt. She married Jerome J Catlin on December 22, 1951, in the church where she was baptized and confirmed, St. Stephens United Church of Christ, Merrill. Jean was employed at several local factories in her lifetime with her retirement ending at Fox Point Sportswear. The job she loved the most was taking care of her children, grandchildren, and her other “grands”, Hugh, Keary, Madi and EJ. She had many other families too, including pool, cards and camping families. She loved shooting pool, playing cards with her friends, crocheting, camping and painting ceramics. She is survived by three daughters, Sharon Waldburger of Tennesseee, Sandra Krueger of Athens, Sue Rambis (Eric) of Kenosha; two sons, David Catllin and Daren (Sue) Catlin of Merrill; one daughter-in-law, Diana Catlin of Merrill; one sister, Darlene (Jeff) Hanig of Merrill; nine grandchildren, Jay, Daniel, Veronica, Anna, Kory, Jennifer, Claire, Tyler, and Michael; seven great-grandchildren, Megan, Shyanne, Caitlyn, Brianna, Devon, Alyssa, and Jaxon; three great-great-grandchildren, Korie, Liam, Leia; and great-great-grandson, Gunner, expected in December, 2021. She also has many cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, baby brother Leroy; husband of 58 years, Jerome in 2008; her son Daniel in 2011 and her son-in-law Jeff in 2020. Funeral services for Jean will be at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at the Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill. The Rev. Mike Southcombe will officiate. Visitation will begin at 12:00 P.M., Noon, at the funeral home. Taylor-Stine Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Merrill, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com. Jean’s family would like to thank the staff at Aspirus Hospice and Pine Crest for the care and devotion to her, especially Al and Ashley in the Special Care Unit.