Mt. Vernon, IN – Karen Lee Ritzert, 62, of Mt. Vernon, Indiana, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana surrounded by her family. She was born on October 11, 1959 in Evansville, Indiana to Delbert Ritzert, Sr. and Mary E. (Bollinger) Thomas. Karen had recently been diagnosed with ALS and handled it with grace and courage.
Karen worked for many years at Keller Crescent and Westech Fence. She was an avid softball player. She loved her family and friends unconditionally and loved to make everyone laugh.
She is survived by her son, Chad Ritzert (Kodie); her granddaughters, Iliza and Ruby Ritzert; her mother, Mary Thomas; her siblings, Becky Hawes, Dusty Ritzert (Linda), Rusty Ritzert, Barb VanZant (Tim) and Schelena Thomas; numerous nieces and nephews and her fur baby, Sammi.
Karen is preceded in death by her father, Delbert Ritzert, Sr.; her step-father, Art Thomas and her siblings, Mary Rose Porter, Teresa Hawes, David Ritzert and Randy Thomas.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.
Brian Schmuck says
Karen could always be counted on to put a smile on your face. She was a great co-worker and friend. She will be missed.
Tim Huffman says
Sorry for your loss
Julie Stephens says
I am sorry for your loss and send prayers to the family. I enjoyed working with Karen at Westech.
Vi Gene Ritzert says
Empty spot in my heart with Karen gone. We are all sad, very sad. But what joy to know she is now dancing on streets of gold with Jesus and all those gone before her as she enters her forever heavenly home with her Savior.
Marsha Ellerbrook says
I like Karen from the first day we met. She always had a smile. If you had a problem she was always there to listen. She was just truly a wonderful woman, that the world will not be the same without her. May GOD be with each and everyone of Karens family, and may HE mended your HEARTS.
Jennifer Tyner says
A childhood friend. . lost touch after high school. . reunited the last 3 years. Wonderful to do this and be with her. . wonderful person. . . condolences to Chad and all her family. .
Celeste Farnsley says
Prayers for Karen’s family. I enjoyed working with her at Keller, lots of laughs in 23 years. 🙏