Catherine Jean Oswald

Catherine Jean Oswald was born March 11, 1944 in Omaha, Nebraska to Richard “Dick” and Gertrude (Hylan) Fitzgerald. Cathy “with a C” grew up in Omaha, where she attended Washington grade school, and graduated from Central High School in 1962. As a young girl, Cathy was active in the Show Choir, her church, and enjoyed spending time with friends. Cathy married Maury Oswald on April 17, 1964 in Omaha, and to this union, two children were born: Scott and Kim. The family made their home in Lincoln, Nebraska for many years, before moving to Omaha. Cathy worked for a few years in the banking industry; spending time at the Federal Reserve Bank in Omaha (where she met Maury), Gateway Bank, and Union Bank and Trust, but her most important work was at home caring for Maury, Scott, and Kim. She enjoyed ceramics, was a very good bowler, and a great cook! Cathy was a loving, feisty, funny, inquisitive, and caring person, who loved both deep and well. She had a way of always calling things by the wrong name: like calling flowers, “fleurs”, and often described things as “nifty”, “spiffy”, or something polka-dotted as “dotty”. She was always late for things, probably because it took her four hours to get ready! Cathy loved all sorts of food and music, and was always interested in whatever sports the kids or grandkids were playing. She was extremely proud of her family, and they will remember her most for her sense of humor, and her legacy of love. Cathy died on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at the Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 68 years, 6 months, and 29 days. She was preceded in death by her husband Maury Oswald, parents Richard and Gertrude Fitzgerald, and her sister Diane Meehan. Cathy is survived by son Scott and his wife, Lori Oswald of Lincoln, and daughter Kim and her husband, Jim Schiemann of Omaha, and their children: Abbey, Grace, Hope, and D.J. Schiemann. Catherine J. Oswald of Omaha, died Oct.9, 2012. Preceded in death by husband Maury Oswald, parents Richard and Gertrude Fitzgerald, and sister Diane Meehan. Survived by son Scott (Lori) Oswald of Lincoln, and daughter Kim (Jim) Schiemann of Omaha, and their children: Abbey, Grace, Hope, and D.J. Schiemann. Memorial service 10 AM Friday at the funeral home, 21901 W. Maple Rd. No visitation. Private interment. Memorials to the AAA Crisis Pregnancy Center, the Hope Center, or the Hospice House.

Catherine Jean Oswald

March 11, 1944 - October 9, 2012