Last Updated on January 22, 2024 by Murray-Weaver Funeral Home
Harry L. “Buck” Catt, 89, of Kokomo, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Community Howard Regional Hospital in Kokomo. He was born May 14, 1934, in Kokomo to Benjamin F. and Viola A. (Stafford) Catt. On June 18, 1955, in Belford, New Jersey, he married Mary Ann Miller, and she survives.
Buck served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He came home and started his family with his bride Mary Ann and went to work for Continental Steel as a supervisor. After the closing of the mill, he drove a school bus for Kokomo Center Schools and worked as a Security Guard at Delco. Buck loved sports and played fastpitch softball for the famous Punchy’s squad “Kokomo’s Elite Softball Team” for many years. He also enjoyed coaching at Northside and became a beloved coach to all the kids that played for him over the years. You could still find him umpiring games at over 70 years of age. He volunteered for Goodfellows and the Kokomo Rescue Mission.He loved playing golf, with his friends and truth be known he loved their companionship even more. He also loved playing cards with friends and family, camping, fishing, and woodworking. He was an avid IU basketball fan, a diehard Cubs fan and enjoyed watching the Indianapolis Colts. He was a member of the American Legion Post #6 in Kokomo.
Surviving family include his wife Mary Ann Catt of Kokomo; his children, Brenda Mundy, Robert J. Catt, Jeff (Kim) Catt, and Stephanie Catt all of Kokomo. Surviving grandchildren include, Autumn Mundy (Darren Bigler), Tristan (Daniel) Clouthier, Zachery (Yuri) Catt, Jeremy (Marina) Catt, and Anthony (Sydney) Catt. Great grandchildren include Kamron Nutter, Bryson Clouthier, Hiro Catt, Aria Catt and Elizabeth Catt. He is also survived by several niecesand nephews. Buck was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Mary Lee Catt, grandson, Jacob Todd Catt, granddaughter, Jessika Catt, son-in-law, Ronald Mundy, five brothers, and four sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston with Pastor Jeff Russell officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in North Union Cemetery in Howard County. Memorial contributions may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project in Buck’s memory. Murray Weaver Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com