With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Katherine A. Maichle Age 95 of Rehoboth, DE, who now joins her husband and the love of her life in heaven, the late Harry J. Maichle Jr.
Katherine passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025.
She was born in Wilmington, DE on December 6, 1929 to the late John & Ida Weiant.
Her greatest joy in life was her family. She treasured each and every one of them.
Her pride and joy was taking care of and decorating her beautiful home; therefore she loved watching every episode of HGTV. Katherine was also and talented and passionate cook.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Joseph; her sisters, Lillian, Doris, Caroline, Charlotte, and Betty; and her brothers, John, Richard, Roy, and Sam.
Katherine is survived by children, Ronald (Hannelore), Kenny, Bill (Karen), John (Donna) & Bruce; her 22 Grandchildren, 47 Great Grandchildren, 8 Great Great Grandchildren; and her daughter-in-law, Kathy. She will also be missed by her brother, Charles Weiant, and brothers-in-law, Thomas Maichle and Richard Maichle, as well as many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing on Sunday, April 6 from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilm., DE 19805. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Mary's Church, 601 N. Pine St., Wilm., DE, on Monday, April 7 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery.