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Michael Gene Kater

Michael “Gene” Kater, 74 of Columbus, died Friday, March 7, 2025 at Norwich Springs Health Campus in Hilliard. He was born January 13, 1951 in Marion to the late Kenneth and Verla (Holdbrook) Kater. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Carrie (Taylor) Kater and Almander and Norah (Young) Holbrook; sisters, Kathryn Kater Carter, Ruby Kater Robinson; and a brother, Jerry Kater. Gene was a graduate of Buckeye Valley High School in Delaware and served his country in the U. S. Marine Corps in Vietnam and South Korea. He is survived by his wife, Ling Fang; a son, Erik Kater, Bellefontaine; brothers, Bryce Kater, Worthington; Johnnie Kater, Marengo; Ronnie Kater, Richwood; sisters, Karolyn Frasure, Marion; Bonnie Newland, Ostrander; brother-in-law, Don (Dorothy) Carter, Carey. Private graveside services will be held at Price Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Webb officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #1095, Delaware and the USMC. Memorial gifts may be made to American Heart Association (www.heart.org), 5455 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214 The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Price Cemetery Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Rita Lou Rubeck Headington Parker Richwood, Ohio Mon, Mar 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM Karolyn - my sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your brother.  Cherish the memories.  You are in my thoughts and prayers. #2 from: Rona Penix   Tue, Mar 18, 2025 at 9:06 AM So sorry for the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you! God be with you! #3 from: Tom Ross Richwood Tue, Mar 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM So sorry for your loss. Tom Sr. #4 from: Gail DeGood-Guy & Tom Guy  Richwood Tue, Mar 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM Please accept our deepest sympathies for Gene.  While we never knew him, we are both a sister and brother in arms.   Your duty is done, Gene.  God bless you and thank you for your service.   #5 from: Janet Dunn Marion Wed, Mar 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM So sorry for you loss. Jerry &  Janet Frasure Dunn. #6 from: Sue Dilsaver Foreman Petersburg MI Sat, Mar 22, 2025 at 10:53 AM Carolyn..  we are sending condolences for your loss.  Please know your family is in our prayers.  Ivan and Sue

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