KATER, Clifford D. "Cliff". - b. July 27, 1932 - d. July 27, 2022

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Clifford D. Kater, age 90, passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2022 at Wesley Medical Ceneter in Wichita, Kansas.  He was born to Otto and Ella Kater on July 27, 1932 in Newton, Kansas. 

Cliff was a teacher and coach in the Howard School District in Howard, Kansas in the early 1960s.  He was an educator, owned a driving school, and owned a custodial supply company through the years.  He also worked as a supervisor of Building and Grounds for the Junction City, Kansas school district.

You could often find Cliff enjoying a peaceful day of fishing or spending quality time with his beloved grandkids.  He made a point to be thoughtful and kind to every person he met.  He loved making people smile; even on his final day, he was in good spirits and winning the affections of his nurses and those nearby. May Cliff have a happy heavely birthday celebration with Donna and walk hand-in-had with Our Savior.

Cliff is survived by his brother, Jack Kater of Sedgwick, Kansas; his son, Dale D. Kater of Phoenix, Arizona; his daughter, Tamlette V. Pouncil of Wichita, Kansas; as well as six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife of 64 years, Donna June Kater on July 8, 2022. 

(published in the Wichita Eagle - 08/03/2022)