Obituary of Cathy Marie Pietila

Cathy Marie Pietila, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Sept 26, 2023 in Proctor, MN. 

She was born September 20, 1958 in Moose Lake to Leonard and Kathleen (Wilson) Nummela.  She graduated from Moose Lake High School and went on to becoming a Home Health Aide for the State of Minnesota.  Cathy married Steve Pietila on May 22, 1976.

Cathy loved to play bingo and pool and loved watching the Minnesota Twins.  She was a huge Country Western fan and her favorite band was Alabama.  Her grandchildren were her pride & joy; along with her nieces, Taylor and Mackenzie.  She was loved by all who knew her and will truly be missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Kathleen Nummela; her husband, Steve; Ray Miller and Tim Nummela.

Cathy is survived by her loving children Shannon Pietila (Garrett), Harvey Pietila (Gina) and Leann Pietila; her loving grandchildren, Colton, Trevor, Andrea, Zackary, Mya and Madison; her siblings, Claudia (Dick) Garrett, Keith Nummela, Kelley Dahl, Carla Nummela, Kirk Nummela, Kris Miller (Eric), Colin Nummela, and Cory (Jodi) Nummela; and many nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Tower Tap in Kettle River starting at 5:00 pm.