Dennis J. Katterheinrich, 54, 11729 Moulton-New Knoxville Road, New Knoxville, died at 1:05 a.m. Dec. 2, 2006, at his residence. Death was due to natural causes.

He was born June 2, 1952, in Lima, to Howard G. and Gloria H. Hirschfeld Katterheinrich, who are both deceased. On April 20, 1974, he married Carol Altstaettler, who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Jason (Angela) and Luke, all of New Knoxville; a daughter, Sarah (Timothy) Nichols, New Knoxville; two brothers, Wayne (Deb), Cridersville, and Vaughn (Lisa), Lima; a sister, Rhonda (Russell) Hart, Westfield, Ind.; and a granddaughter.

He was a farmer and in 1976 started his own business, Katterheinrich Repair. He was a 1970 graduate of New Knoxville High School and a member of Only Believe Ministries of Botkins.

Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Craig Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville.

Calling is 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Contributions can be made to the mission outreach services of the church.

Arrangements are by Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, New Bremen.