Linda Lee Katter Pavelka, 79, Huntington

Linda Lee Katter Pavelka, 79, Huntington, formerly of Jasper, passed away July 12, 2017, t her home at Tipton Place.

She was born in Holland, Ind., July 2, 1938, to the late Raymond and Meta (Niehaus) Katter. She married Rev. John Pavelka on June 7, 1964, at St. James Lutheran Church in Holland.

Linda graduated from Holland High School and Oakland City College. She retired from teaching after 35 years. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and Redeemer Lutheran Church Women. She enjoyed directing musical programs, traveling and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her daughters, Maria (Scott) Chanley of Huntington and Rachel Pavelka of Terre Haute; granddaughter, Lauren (Daniel) Beer of Fort Wayne; sisters, Karen Dougan of Chrisney and Mary Ann McDevitt of Crawfordsville.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband Rev. John Pavelka.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on July 15, 2017, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Jasper with burial to follow in St. James Cemetery in Holland, Ind.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time at the church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church Building Fund, St. James Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund or to a favorite charity.

Condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.