Cathryn (Chrisman) Samuel Ganser

March 22, 1934   ~   May 15, 2023

Cathryn Ganser, 89, of Syracuse, passed away on May 15, 2023 at her home. She was born on March 22, 1934 in South Bend, IN to Frank & Alberta (Fisher) Chrisman. In 2004 she married Lyman Samuel who survives.

Cathy was a well known and respected realtor in the South Bend/Mishawaka area. She was one of only a handful of female realtors in the commercial real estate market and was considered a pioneer in what was then a male dominated field. A member of the S.B/Mishawaka Association of Realtors, Cathy was also a member of the Roseland Rotary Club and recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship Award.

Cathy was a graduate of Riley High School and attended Northwestern University.

She enjoyed traveling, gardening, and antiques, but most of all, sunsets on Lake Wawasee and Barefoot Beach, Florida. She was a beloved wife, mother, and mother-figure to those who knew her and she will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her husband - Lyman Samuel of Syracuse. Sons - Richard Ganser of South Bend, Scott (Karen) Samuel of Lakeville, Gregory Samuel of Ft. Wayne, Christopher (Jan) Samuel of Murphy, NC. 8 Grandchildren - Brad Samuel, Kevin Samuel, Cole Samuel, Noah Samuel, Nicholas Samuel, Kimberly Samuel, Michelle Samuel, and Mikayla Samuel. 3 Greatgreatgrandchildren - Asher Samuel, Frances Samuel, Rei Samuel. She was preceded by her son Christopher Ganser.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Eastlund Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Posted online on May 18, 2023

Published in South Bend Tribune

05/21/2023 EJS