The most important things in Catherine’s life were her family, she took great pride in raising her children and grandchildren, and they always came first. She was the former owner and operator of Dryer’s Country Crafts for more than 10 years. Catherine was an accomplished artist, and was a Board Member of the Toledo Artist Guild. She was a long time member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 2898.

Catherine was the widow of Eugene “Bud” Dryer who died in 2002, and is survived by her daughter Debbie (Michael) McClure; sons William (Linda) and Gerald Dryer; grandchildren Patti Barfield, Shannon Velazquez of Florida, Tammy Pierson, Michelle Dryer, Erin McClure of Florida, Brett McClure, and Tommy Dryer; 7 great-grandchildren; and sister Jo Ellen Coulson. She was preceded in death by her loving son Ronald Dryer in 1990; sister Lois Rowland; and brother Gerald Thomas.

Friends may call at the Reeb Funeral Home 5712 N. Main St. Sylvania, OH Friday October 12^th from 4 – 9 PM; where the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 2898 will conduct a service at 7 PM. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 AM, Saturday at the Funeral Home. Pastor William Fink of the St. James Lutheran Church will officiate.

Those wishing to give memorials, in lieu of flowers are asked to consider the Aids Resource Center of Ohio, 1 Stranahan Square, Toledo, OH 43604, or the Hospice of Northwest Ohio.