William Kathman

CRESTVIEW HILLS ??” William J. Kathman Sr., 91, died Saturday, March 21, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Edgewood.

He was a salesman for the Ricking Paper Company, Cincinnati, co-owner of Cincinnati Paper and Woodenware and a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Fort Mitchell.

His wife, Rose Zechella Kathman, died in 2008.

Survivors include sons, William J. Kathman, Jr., and Larry Kathman; daughters, Carol Baute, Donna Newman, Jane Busald, and Mary Cooper; brothers, Phillip, John, and Donald Kathman; sisters, Blanche Huber and Elaine Manilla; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. Monday, March 30, with Memorial Mass following at Blessed Sacrament Church, Fort Mitchell. A reception will follow the Mass in the church undercroft. Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger, is handling arrangements.

Memorials: Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home, PO Box 17007, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017-0007; Passionist Nuns, 1151 Donaldson Highway, Erlanger, KY 41018; or Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH 45203.