Catherine Wheeler died peacefully on August 27, 2023 in North Canton, Ohio. She was born on January 10, 1988 to Barbara (Kutz) and Douglas Wheeler in Canton, Ohio. She graduated from Green High School and Kent State University. Catherine was preceded in death by grandparents Gloria and Robert Wheeler and uncle Steve Wheeler.

In addition to her parents, Catherine is survived by sister Deanna Wheeler Bennett and her husband Kevin Bennett of Columbus, grandparents Mary and John Kutz, aunts and uncles Susan Elcock, Sue Wheeler, Jeff Kutz, and Brian (Monica) Kutz, partner Emily Joy Davis and numerous cousins.

A private memorial will be held at a later date. To honor Catherine, please consider donating to the Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron at www.akroncf.org/give/GCEF in her memory. Peace. Please sign the tribute page.