Catherine Reichel

One of my favorite memories of walking in the nature preserve after feasting on Thanksgiving. There never was a better friend. I already miss you, my sister.

Catherine was a dear friend for over 30 years, and I'm stunned at her sudden and unexpected passing. I will miss her and her sense of humor as long as I live.

I have always found Catherine to be a warm, delightful, highly intelligent woman with a scandelous sense of humor. Her contradictions made her the fascinatung women she was - forthright and direct yet extremely kind and loving, incredibly knowledgeable yet willing to share and educate, independent but a trustworthy friend. I miss you greatly. Sue D.

Paul, it was great seeing you and Catherine at the wedding. We had a great time seeing the both of you. We are heartbroken with you in the loss of Catherine. She will be remembered by us all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill & Lynn Barclay and Family,

Dear Paul -- and sisters -- Catherine was one of my very first Madison friends, and in the nearly 20 years I knew her, she proved to have one of the rarest, most precious of qualities - ruthless honesty somehow always expressed with unmistakable love. She was a sweet-tart apple of a friend, and she helped me through one of my life's most difficult times without ever letting me forget my dignity - or hers. I loved to hear her laugh, to make her laugh, and to see her light up as she delivered some salty comment on the state of this or that - I just plain loved her. I am so sorry for your loss, Paul. I will remember Catherine, always.