Catherine A. Powers

Catherine A. Powers, age 76 of Durand, died September 4, 2022 at Care Partners in Eau Claire.
Catherine was born in Durand to Martin and Marian (Schuh) Powers. Catherine grew up in Durand and graduated from Durand High School in 1964. She later became a secretary for the Clerk of Courts and then for the Superintendent of Durand Unified Schools. She held that position for over 25 years until she retired. Catherine loved to volunteer at book sales with her sister Cleo at the LE Phillips Memorial Public Library. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Badgers and Packers. Catherine also enjoyed coffee time with friends at McDonalds.
Catherine was preceded in death by her parents Martin and Marian Powers, her sister Cleo Powers and nephew Mark Heffernan.
Catherine is survived by one sister Ruth (Tom) Heffernan of DePere and two great nieces Keira Heffernan and Emelia Heffernan of DePere.
Memorials are preferred in Catherine’s name to the Mark Heffernan Scholarship Fund.
Memorial Mass was held 11:30AM Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at St Mary’s Catholic Church. Rev. Timothy Reither officiated. Visitation was one hour before Mass at the church. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.
Condolences may be made online at www.rhielfuneralhome.com.