KATHERINE CARY ROCHEL RENTROP
October 5, 1930 — June 18, 2022
Katherine Cary Rochel Rentrop, affectionately known as Cary, passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 91 on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Cary was born on October 5, 1930 in Patterson and was the third of six children born to the union of Howard and Margaret Rochel. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who enjoyed cooking, working in her yard, and family gatherings, especially Thanksgiving, which was hosted in the family home for over 50 years. Ms. Cary worked for years at Patterson State Bank, from which she retired many years ago. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and her warm, charming personality. She will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate to have known her.
Those she leaves to cherish her memory include her daughter, Meg Rentrop; her beloved grandchildren, John Eric Rentrop and his wife Tonya, Erin Rentrop Albert and her husband Ben, Anna Till-manns, Katherine Adams, Joie Anne Adams, Jeffrey Adams, and Drew Baugher; her 13 precious great-grandchildren; her brother, Lee Rochel; her sister, Linda Crappell and her husband Clyde; her sons-in-law, Josef Tillmanns and Joey Adams; her daughter-in-law, Dawn Rentrop; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Rentrop; her three children, Rochel Tillmanns, Linda Adams, and John Charles Rentrop; her parents, Howard Lee Rochel Sr. and Margaret Hale Rochel; her siblings, Peggy Mire, Hale Rochel, and Bill Rochel; and her son-in-law, Kevin Baugher.
Funeral services were held privately with inurn-ment in St. Joseph Cemetery in Patterson with Father Angelo Cremaldi officiating.
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Arrangements were entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1111 Lia Street, Patterson, LA 70392, (985) 395-7873.