Catherine Marie Pritscher

Dr. Catherine “Kay” (Golden) Pritscher of Maumee passed physically from

our lives on December 9, 2023. Physically, but only physically. The gifts she

offered over the course of her 88 years—and there were many—remain with us.

Growing up during a time in which women were not encouraged to have

independent careers, through graduate study and then her work as a psychologist,

she provided a model to her family and to others of what could be accomplished

through commitment and persistence. The career itself, involving as it did a

caring relation toward others, fit her person like a glove. That caring did not

remain in the therapy room with her. She nourished her children and then her

grandchildren and great grandchildren with an unconditional love that will not be

forgotten, for the simple reason that it will not disappear from our lives. Beyond

that, her intellect and wit, gently offered, engaged and inspired those around her.

Kay could do more with a few well chosen words than most of us are capable of

with full paragraphs. Always active, never reactive, she did not mourn time’s

changes over the course of her life but instead immersed herself in them, enriching

each new fold of the world with the reward of her presence. Growing up in Chicago

as the youngest of five sisters, Kay had a beautiful bond with her best friend since

2nd grade, Sue, who became her sister in-law. They spoke on the phone almost

weekly for 80 years with contagious laughter and great stories. She loved watching

the sunrise over the Maumee River every morning, had a passion for the Cleveland

Browns and all types of music, especially listening to her father play the fiddle.

Those of us left behind are saddened that we will not see her smile, feel her hug, or

hear her words. She continues to dwell within us, lighting our way as she

accompanies us on our own journeys. She was preceded in death by her husband

of 59 years, Conrad, four sisters, and beloved grandson Alex. Among those

carrying her within them are her children, Conrad (Katie), Denny (Fran), Kathleen

May (Todd), Patty Viers (Tony), grandchildren Sarah Biancalana (Dominic), Levi

(Lauren), Max, Jackson, Henry, Bobby, Jordan, David, Rachel, Joel, Taylor, Kurt,

great-grandchildren and her beloved grand dogs. Please consider donating to a

charity of your choice in honor of Kay’s wonderful life. A celebration of her life will

be planned at a later date.