Mary Catherine Schuster

Mary Catherine Schuster, 91, of West Des Moines, IA, passed away, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at MorningStar Assisted Living in West Des Moines. A funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Glendale Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com and funeral services will be livestreamed.

Cathy was born on September 25, 1932 to Richard J. and Gilberta C. (Volz) Welch in Maxwell, IA. She graduated from Maxwell High School in 1951 and married Richard G. Schuster on June 19, 1954. To this marriage they had five children.

Her passion for cooking was evident in the delicious meals she prepared, bringing warmth and comfort to those around her. She enjoyed golfing, playing cards, and often gathering with friends and family for a good laugh. Cathy also had a creative side, enjoying various sewing and craft projects.

Cathy and her husband Dick cherished their winters in Corpus Christi, Texas. Together, they traveled extensively, exploring beautiful destinations and creating treasured memories. In addition to her personal passion, they dedicated much of their time serving others through their volunteer work at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Charity.

Cathy is survived by her five children; William (Julie) Schuster, Thomas Schuster, Jane (James) Thatcher, Judith (Roderick) Waters, Jacqueline (David Cable) Schuster, 8 grandchildren; Bradley (Amanda) Thatcher, Christopher (Kerry) Thatcher, Nicole (Clay) Mittasch, Ryan (Mallory) Waters, Jennifer McCauley, Christine Schuster, Michael Schuster, Allison Schuster, 11 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Linda Christiansen, Jean Kelly Ohl, 3 brothers, James (Geri) Welch, Robert (Miriam) Welch, Larry (Terry) Welch, numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard G. Schuster, parents, one sister, Patricia L. Young, one brother, Richard M. Welch, one great grandson, Brooks Mittasch.

Memorial contributions can be made to Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.