Beckley - Catherine Elizabeth Hauck Jereza, 79, of Beckley, WV, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 9, 1945, Catherine (Katie) was the last surviving member of the Hauck family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Blake and Harry Hauck; her siblings Mary Raimo, Margaret Moerler, Sister Emmanuel (Patricia) Hauck, Abigail Flannigan, Nancy Vogel, Harry Hauck Jr., Walter Hauck, and Stephen Hauck; her mother- and father-in-law, Amparo Casa and Ramon T. Jereza Sr.; and her brother-in-law, Jose Luis Jereza.

Katie lived a life full of love, devotion, and grace. She is survived by her husband of nearly 58 years, Dr. Ramon Casa Jereza, with whom she built a beautiful family and shared a lifetime of memories. Together they raised eight beautiful and magnificent children: Mary Eleanor (Mayenne) Fink (husband Ernie Fink), Catherine (Katie) Jereza (husband Ken Freeh), Christine (Tina) Stamper (husband Thomas Stamper Jr.), Rozzana Jereza (fiancé Zeal Hammett), Elizabeth Jane (Betty) Malik (husband Adnan Malik), Monette Williams (husband Dr. David Williams), Dr. Gina Jereza-Harris (husband Brad Harris), and Philip (Ping) Jereza (wife Hiliary Jereza). Katie was a proud grandmother to eleven grandchildren: Darren, Chloe, Maddie, Brandon, Gabby, Salia, Ella, James Ramon (JR), Quinten, Lana, Emry and one more blessing on the way. Other survivors include her sister-in-law Teresita (Terry) Rosalina Casa Jereza Hudson (husband Cyrus Lawerence Hudson).

Her home was always open, her table always full, and her heart always ready to welcome others. Katie was known for her deep faith, gentle wisdom, and unwavering commitment to her family. She will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and her ability to make every person feel cherished and at home.

Visitation will be held at Calfee's Funeral Home on Wednesday September 24, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and a funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis De Sales Church in Beckley, WV on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 12:00pm. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Katie's life and share in remembering her incredible legacy. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to St. Francis De Sales School, honoring Katie's lifelong spirit of generosity.

Katie's love lives on in the many lives she touched, and her family takes comfort knowing she is reunited with her parents and siblings, watching over them with peace and joy.