Catherine May Schlecht

Catherine "Kittie" May Nagel Schlecht, age 90 of Marion, OH was called home to heaven and passed away peacefully July 4, 2025. She was born June 17, 1935, in Caledonia, OH to the late Willard S Nagel and Mary (Sartin) Nagel.

Kittie was preceded in death by her adored husband of 69 years, Lowell Edwin Schlecht and brother Kennard Nicholas "Pinky" Nagel.

She is survived by sons: Mark (LeAnn) Schlecht of Marion and Todd (Anne) Schlecht of Salem, VA, 4 grandchildren: Chris (Erin) Schlecht, Kaylin (Tim) Ward, Erica (Conner) Trebour, and Holly Schlecht, and 9 treasured great-grandsons: Tyler, Ryan, and Drew Schlecht; Brooks, Paxton, Holden, and Cohen Ward; and Charles and Beckett Trebour.

Kittie began her career in advertising with Howard Swink Advertising in Marion. In 1981, she and Lowell relocated to North Carolina when Swink opened a new office. After retiring from advertising, she became the office manager for Lowell's plumbing business. The couple were avid outdoor enthusiasts and longtime members of the Piedmont Hiking and Outing Club. In 2014, they returned to Marion to be closer to family. We like to think of Lowell and Kittie dancing in heaven with their friends from the Hicks and Chicks Dance Club of Marion, OH.

Most importantly, Kittie will be remembered for her warmth, grace, and unwavering devotion to her family. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched and the love she shared.

A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the Marion area Humane Society, 2264 Richland Rd. Marion, OH 43302, in loving memory of Kittie.