Katherine L. Archer

May 5, 1928 - August 30, 2019

Katherine L. “Katie” Archer, 91, of Charlotte, died peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2019 in Charlotte. Katie was born May 5, 1928 in Pennfield Twp., the 9th of 10 children born to Otto and Adriana (Beck) Westrick. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School before marrying Virgil Archer on November 20, 1948. The two raised their family on the family farm, where Katie enjoyed crocheting and maintaining the household. Katie is survived by her children, LuAnn Klont, Gerald (Sandy) Archer, Lawrence (Janet) Archer, Carolyn (Paul) Haas, Charles (Suzanne) Archer, Scot (David) Archer, and Donald Archer; daughter-in-law, Linda Archer; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 54 years, Virgil; sons, Robert, Kenneth, William, and Carl “Joe” Archer; son-in-law, Rodney Klont; grandson, Andy Archer; her 9 siblings; and her parents. Friends are encouraged to support Katie’s family at visitation and funeral services. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte with Rev. Fr. Dwight Ezop officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Eaton Community Palliative Care. Friends and family are asked to share memories of Katie on her Tribute Page at www.PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.