Catherine Elizabeth (Herbst) Allen

Our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Catherine Elizabeth (Herbst) Allen went to be with her saviour on Nov. 23, 2025 in her 98th year.

 

She was born Dec. 5, 1927 and she was baptized by her father into the Christian faith on Dec. 25 of that same year. 

 

Catherine is survived by her children, George Allen (friend Liz Nafziger), Jane Ryan (Murray Black) and Mike Allen (Cathleen). 
She will be loved and missed by her grandchildren: Sarah Cherrey, Jeremy Allen (Daniella), Julie Ryan (Josh Richardson), Tracey Allen (Chris Morin), Jordan Ryan (Rosie), Josh Allen (Heather), and Courtney Mundie (Tom) and cherished by her great-grandchildren, Audric and Everett Cherrey, Asher and Cohen Allen, Eliana and Gabriella Ryan, Makayla Morin, and Eloise Mundie.

 

Catherine lived her faith and always cared for those in need. Over the years, she enjoyed gardening, being involved in the church and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, travelling, going to the cottage, fishing, playing bridge and other card and board games. She especially enjoyed any time that family, immediate or extended, were together.

 

She is predeceased by her husband, Herbert Audric Allen, and her parents, Rev. George and Mary (Merklinger) Herbst, as well as three sisters and a brother in infancy.

 

Visitation was held at the Erb and Good Funeral Home on Sunday, Nov. 30 and the funeral was at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Waterloo on Monday, Dec. 1.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations for Redeemer Lutheran Church, Waterloo; Canadian Lutheran World Relief or a food bank of your choice would be appreciated.

 

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” (Ephesians 2: 8-9)