Catherine Rita Dunn

November 4, 1920 - September 7, 2021

CATHERINE RITA DUNN 1920 – 2021 Catherine Rita (Maslonka) Dunn age 100 of Plattsmouth, NE peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. She was born on November 4, 1920, the youngest of eleven children (6 boys and 5 girls), to John and Anna (Baron) Maslonka in Walthill, NE. Catherine was raised and schooled in Walthill and she graduated from Walthill High School with the class of 1938. She met the love of her life Lewis Henry Dunn and they were later married on August 2, 1942 at the Presbyterian Church on 23rd Street in Denver, CO. Catherine and Lewis made their home in Walthill. Catherine was a loving wife and a jack of all trades, homemaker, farmer, carpenter, quilter, gardener, and store owner. She was best known for her thrift store in Walthill; she was the sole owner and proprietor. She loved to attend auctions to supply her store with goods. She cared for her husband for years following his stroke until in 2003 they moved to The Nebraska Masonic Home in Plattsmouth, where they spent the remainder of their days. Catherine and Lewis were married for 70 years before his death in 2012. Catherine was dearly loved by many residents and employees at The Masonic Home. Prior to their move to Plattsmouth, they faithfully attended Faith United Presbyterian Church. Catherine had no children but she is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: John and Anna Maslonka and her ten siblings. The family gathered each year at Labor Day to attend a potluck hosted by Catherine. A Funeral Service with be held at 1:30 P.M., on Friday, September 10, 2021 at The Nebraska Masonic Home in Plattsmouth with Pastor Chris Abbott officiating. The Pallbearers will be Wes Dunn, Travis Dunn, Mark Dunn, Carol Klemme, Garry Klemme, and Cookie Buys. Her Final Resting Place will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Walthill, NE at 10:00 A.M., on Saturday, September 11, 2021. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Nebraska Masonic Home in Catherine’s name. Services are entrusted to Roby Funeral Home, 346 Avenue A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048 (402) 296-3123 [email protected] www.robyfuneralhome.com