Gary Wayne Katterhenry, 64, of Tell City, Indiana passed away Monday, March 1, 2010, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

He was born on September 4, 1945, in Rockport, Indiana. His parents were the late Ed and Ann (Bell) Katterhenry.

Gary graduated from Bosse High School [in 1963] in Evansville, Indiana and from University of Evansville in 1968. He started his teaching and coaching career at Turkey Run High School in Rockville, Indiana.

In 1972, he moved to Tell City where he taught Driver's Education and Health. Gary was a baseball coach and assistant basketball coach before becoming varsity head basketball coach at Tell City High School. He retired from Tell City-Troy Township School Corporation in 2000 where he had been employed for over 28 years.

Gary enjoyed his horses and miniature horses, fishing, Notre Dame Football, and Indiana University basketball, particularly when Bobby Knight coached. He cherished spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter, Jaylie Bell.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie (Laflin) Katterhenry, Tell City, Indiana; daughter, Kristi Etienne, her husband Josh and daughter, Jaylie Bell; sister, Vicki Lacer and her husband, Bob, Newburgh, Indiana; brother, Don Katterhenry and his wife, Mickey, Evansville, Indiana; nephew, Steve Katterhenry his wife, Luann and children, Kayla and Kelci; nieces, Sherri Fisher, her husband Jimmy and children, Avery, Alex and Addison Kate, Jamie Wilhelmus, her husband, Kent and children, Karsyn and Eli, Jana Reiter, her husband Mike and children, Brady and Jace.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 5, 2010, at First United Methodist Church, located at Tenth and Mozart Street in Tell City, Indiana, with Pastor Ron Willis officiating. Burial will take place at Lilly Dale Cemetery in Gatchel following the service. Visitation will be from 2 until 8 p.m. on Thursday and from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Huber Funeral Home, 1139 12th Street in Tell City.

Memorial contributions may be made to Indiana Horse Rescue South. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

March 03, 2010
Dear Vicki, We were so saddened to hear about Gary. Our families have shared much, and you are all a very special part of our cherished memories. Please know we are thinking of you.
Kay & Benny Watson, Greenwood, Indiana

March 03, 2010
Thinking of the family in this time of sorrow. We were at Turkey Run when Gary started his teaching and coaching career. He was well liked by students and fellow teachers.
Gloria and Homer Veach, Bloomingdale, Indiana

March 03, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Craig Pannett, Farmington, Missouri

March 03, 2010
Dear Katterhenry Family: I was very sorry to read of Gary's death. You have my sincere sympathy during your time of grief.
Joan Finch, Evansville, Indiana

March 03, 2010
Dear Don and Family, I was so sorry to read of Gary's passing. You all have my deepest sympathy. May God hold you and give you comfort during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Susan (Susie) Dwyer-Nicholson, Indianapolis, Indiana

March 03, 2010
Vicki - It has been a long time since I have seen you. We share lots of family memories from a long time ago. I wanted to express my sympathy to you and let you know you are in my prayers during this time.
Pam (Vaught) Sharp, Maineville, Ohio

March 03, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with all of you in your time of sorrow.
Phyllis Scales, Bloomington, Indiana

March 03, 2010
Gary will be missed by BHS '63 and all those who remember him fondly. God speed to his family.
Paul Black

March 03, 2010
Dear Vicki, We were so saddened to hear about Gary. Our families have shared much, and you are all a very special part of our cherished memories. Please know we are thinking of you.
Kay & Benny Watson, Greenwood, Indiana

March 03, 2010
Dear Don and Vicki, I am so sorry for your loss. Gary was a special part of my life during high school and college. I have very fond memories of our times together. I will never forget his smile. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Vaught-Cates, Evansville, Indiana

March 03, 2010
Dear Debbie, Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lynn (Paulin) Varble, Rockport, Indiana

March 03, 2010
Don and Vickie: I was so sorry to learn of Gary's passing. He and all of your family provided many positive and supportive contacts during my time at UE. You and all of your family will be in my prayers.
Bob Harper, Indianapolis, Indiana