Katharin E. Nowotny was born March 6, 1923 as Katharin Elizabeth Brakefield. She left us on her 87th birthday March 6, 2010. She was born in Spencer, OK and spent most of her life in Oklahoma. She loved her large family, even in her childhood, and it was the most important aspect of her life. In the 50's, she trained to be a nurse and worked as one until she retired.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Lloyd C. Nowotny; her parents, Earl and Alice Brakefield; and a brother, Luther Brakefield.

She is survived by two daughters, Ginger Pollock and Tracie Nowotny; and one son, David Nowotny; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and an extended family of nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was an avid fisherman, and lived her last years near Lake Tenkiller, enjoying the quiet area and fishing.

Services will be directed by Bill Eisenhour N.E. Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 2:00 pm, at Nicoma Park First Baptist Church, with interment to follow at Arlington Memory Gardens.

... Complied and transcribed by Marti Graham, 2009.