Marie Catherine Wolter

Marie Catherine Wolter, 84, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis.  Born, June 10, 1935 in Greensburg, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Bernadine (Artmeier) Blankman.  She was married to Leo F. Wolter on August 31, 1955 at St. Mary’s Church.  Marie was a member of St. Mary’s Church, where she served on several committees.  She also volunteered at St. Mary’s at the adoration chapel and spent many years helping serve funeral meals. She was a 65-year member of the St. Lawrence Auxiliary. She spent many hours working on several committees and held many offices including president. She was a member of Daughters of Isabella. Leo and Marie both served on the board of Farm Bureau, Inc. of Washington Township. In addition, she served numerous times as the Women’s Leader.  She also was the Pet and Hobby leader and coordinated the annual Pet & Hobby parade.  She loved sports and cheering for her favorite teams; Purdue, Indiana Pacers, and the Indianapolis Colts. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed gardening. She loved farming and promoting agriculture. She was devoted to her family and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother.  She is survived by two sons; Norm (Nancy) Wolter, Greensburg, Mark (Sandi) Wolter, Greensburg, three daughters; Linda (Brian) Meek, Naperville, IL, Nancy (Chris) Moore, Chicago, IL, Karen Mirick, Greensburg, one daughter-in-law; Karen Wolter, Shelbyville, siblings; Marjorie (John) Bedel, Hamburg, Martha Blankman, Greensburg, Arthur (Maria) Blankman, Batesville, 13 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Leo of 58 years, one son; Gary Wolter, and sister; Rosie Green.  Due to the recent public health safety mandate of limited gatherings, a private graveside service will be held for the immediate family at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.  A Memorial Mass and Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.  Memorial contributions can be made in Marie’s honor to St. Mary's Church through Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home.