Gus KatrisGus Katris, 88, of Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Paddock Springs Senior Living, Warsaw.
Born on Sept. 29, 1933, in Nestani, Greece, Gus was the son of Chris and Helen Fountalas Katris. He was united in marriage to Nitsa Glinos on July 4, 1958, in Toronto, Canada.
He served as a military policeman from 1954 to 1958 in the Greek Army. Gus’ story in Warsaw began at the American Table Restaurant in 1987, but his journey began back in 1956 when he came to North America. He was the bridge to the new country that would provide opportunities to his kids and grandkids. He was loved and will be greatly missed. His family was the recipient of his immense love, his sacrifice, his hard work, his dedication but especially his courage. Rest in peace and may your memory be eternal. His legacy will live on.
Gus will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Nitsa Katris, of Winona Lake; sons: Chris (Cindy) Katris, of Warsaw; and James (Amber) Katris, of Winona Lake; grandchildren: Krista, Dean, Stephani, Jennifer, Theodore, Nicholas, Anastasia and Eli.
A funeral service in celebration of Gus’ life will be held on Thursday, March 24 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church, 52455 Ironwood Road, South Bend, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Father John Tsikalas will officiate the services. Burial will be at 2 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is entrusted with the arrangements.
The family kindly request that memorial donations be made to St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church, 52455 Ironwood Road, South Bend, IN 46635; or Baker Youth Club, 1401 E. Smith St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
