Catherine E. Crouch

Catherine E. Crouch

Primghar, Iowa



Services for Catherine E. Crouch, age 86, of Primghar, Iowa who passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Pearl Valley Care Center in Primghar. Graveside service will be held at 2 P.M. on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Primghar.

There will be no visitation.

Arrangements are under the care of the Eldridge Family Funeral Home in Primghar.





Catherine E. Crouch



Catherine E. Crouch, daughter of Pete and Paula (Rosas) Solitaire, was born March 6, 1931 in Brownsville, Texas. She received her education in Brownsville prior to moving to San Antonio, Texas where she was employed at Joskes Department Store as a fashion merchandiser. It was during this time she met Dale Crouch while he was stationed with the Air Force. The two married in 1952 and later settled in Primghar, Iowa.



Cathy had a passion for baking and she was well known for her variety of cakes she created for all occasions and especially enjoyed baking during the holiday season. She was employed at the Primghar Care Center for over 10 years.



Cathy is survived by her children, Vickie Smith of Luverne, Minnesota; Virgil (Deb) Crouch of Primghar, Iowa and Bill Crouch of Iowa City, Iowa; four grandchildren, Sandra Binder, Jennifer Garza, Joseph Smith Jr, and Cory Crouch; three great grandchildren; one sister Teresa Cuellar and a brother Tony Solitaire both of Brownsville, Texas and many nieces and nephews.



She was preceded in death by her husband Dale, parents, five brothers Pete Jr., Gilbert, Charlie, Tano, and Johnny Solitaire; one sister Josephine; brother-in-law Jack Crouch, sister-in-law Mona Miller and son-in-law Joseph Smith Sr.