Catharine "Cassie" Radabaugh

Catharine Rhea "Cassie" Dommer Radabaugh, 38, of Fishers passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013 in Fishers. She was born on November 5, 1974 to Vickie Lopez Dommer and Steven Dommer in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Cassie was a member of Christ the Savior Lutheran Church of Fishers. She worked most recently as an Optometric Assistant (CPOA) for Allisonville Eye Care. Prior to that, she was a graduate of Purdue University's Class of 1997, and English teacher, Speech coach, and homemaker. Cassie's hobbies included needlework, walking in parks, and reading and writing poetry. Her favorite poet was "Bethanis." She particularly loved spending time with children, and especially reading aloud to them.
As a young woman, Cassie was a member of the Chesterton, Indiana High School Speech and Debate Team and an accomplished member of the National Forensic League. She was the 1991 State and National Champion in Poetry Interpretation. In 1992 she was 4th in the United States in Original Oratory. In 1993 she was once again the State Champion in Poetry Interpretation and 4th in the Nation in Original Oratory. In 2008, Cassie coordinated the Chesterton High School Speech and Debate 40th Anniversary Reunion.
In addition to her parents, Cassie is survived by son, Theodore "Teddy" Richard Radabaugh, daughter, Contessa "Tess" Therese Radabaugh, sister, Elizabeth Dey "Ellie" (Robert) Scurlock, nephew, Michael Scurlock, niece and Goddaughter, Miriam Scurlock, Brother, Harrison "Harry" O. Dommer, companion, Peter N. Bethanis, paternal grandmother, Thelma Dommer, maternal grandmother, Susie M. (Tony) Depino, maternal grandfather, Jesus' "Jesse" Lopez and friend Jennifer Wallace.
Cassie was preceded in death by her maternal uncle Brian K. Lopez, and paternal grandfather Harold R. Dommer.
Public visitation will be Friday, January 11, 2013 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm (eastern standard time) at Randall & Roberts Fishers Mortuary, 12010 Allisonville Road, Fishers, Indiana.
Public Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm (central time) on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 234 West Division Road, Valparaiso, Indiana, with Reverend William Foy officiating.
Graveside service will be held privately at Chesterton Cemetery in Chesterton, Indiana.
There will be a Life Celebration conducted by Jennifer Wallace in 4-6 weeks in Laporte, Indiana. Details will be forthcoming at www.caringbridge.org/visit/cassieradabaugh
In lieu of flowers, Cassie requested memorial contributions be made to the Catharine Radabaugh Trust for the future care of her children. Please make contributions payable to the Catharine Radabaugh Trust, care of Glen Babcock, who serves as financial trustee and can be contacted at 304 Inverness Way S. Ste 165, Englewood, CO 80112 (303)-784-3534