Genevieve Rose Kasper, 101, of Columbia City, died peacefully in the company of family at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at her home.
Born on October 23, 1921, in Huntington, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Ira O. and Mary Elizabeth (McNulty) Miller. Growing up in Huntington, she graduated from Huntington Catholic High School in 1939.
In November of 1943, she married Paul W. Kasper. They made their first home in Huntington. Paul died on June 1, 1963. In 1968, she moved to Fort Wayne. In 2005, Genevieve moved to Columbia City.
In addition to raising a daughter, she worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for Caswell Runyan in Huntington, then the First National Bank in Huntington. She then worked for the Catholic Church, starting at St Mary's in Huntington and completing her work career at St Henry Catholic Church in Fort Wayne.
An avid Notre Dame sports fan, she enjoyed following the football season. In her senior years, she liked to read, especially the Danielle Steel series. Always with a charitable heart, she assisted local groups or family members. The family was her priority, and she delighted in spending time with them.
Surviving is her daughter, Christine (Michael) Redman of Columbia City; grandson, James P. Redman of Michigan; great-grandchildren, Caroline M. Redman and James P. Redman Jr., both of Michigan; and many nieces and nephews.
Additionally, she was preceded in death by sisters Ann Berger, Jeanne Young, Marguerite Hyser, Frances Bonewitz, Helen Martin, and Patricia Hay; brothers, Fr Paul Miller, James Shafer, Robert Miller, William Miller, and Edward Miller.
Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City
Genevieve Rose Kasper, 101, of Columbia City, died peacefully in the company of family at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at her home.
Born on October 23, 1921, in Huntington, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Ira O. and Mary Elizabeth (McNulty) Miller. Growing up in Huntington, she graduated from Huntington Catholic High School in 1939.
In November of 1943, she married Paul W. Kasper. They made their first home in Huntington. Paul died on June 1, 1963. In 1968, she moved to Fort Wayne. In 2005, Genevieve moved to Columbia City.
In addition to raising a daughter, she worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for Caswell Runyan in Huntington, then the First National Bank in Huntington. She then worked for the Catholic Church, starting at St Mary's in Huntington and completing her work career at St Henry Catholic Church in Fort Wayne.
An avid Notre Dame sports fan, she enjoyed following the football season. In her senior years, she liked to read, especially the Danielle Steel series. Always with a charitable heart, she assisted local groups or family members. The family was her priority, and she delighted in spending time with them.
Surviving is her daughter, Christine (Michael) Redman of Columbia City; grandson, James P. Redman of Michigan; great-grandchildren, Caroline M. Redman and James P. Redman Jr., both of Michigan; and many nieces and nephews.
Additionally, she was preceded in death by sisters Ann Berger, Jeanne Young, Marguerite Hyser, Frances Bonewitz, Helen Martin, and Patricia Hay; brothers, Fr Paul Miller, James Shafer, Robert Miller, William Miller, and Edward Miller.
Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City
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