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Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home - St. MatthewsKaren Klemenz Obituary
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Karen was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy and the University of Louisville. She loved her 40+ year career as a legal secretary, retiring in 2020. Karen was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and a lifelong UL Cardinal fan.
Karen is survived by her two brothers, Michael J. Klemenz, Jr., John Robert Klemenz, Sr. (Mary Anne) and her sister, Diane K. Schuhmann; seven nieces and nephews, Laura Schuhmann Crawford (Will), Tom Schuhmann, Jr. (Anne), William Schuhmann, Gwen Lewis (Alan), Bobby Klemenz, Jr., Matthew Klemenz, and Elizabeth Klemenz.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am Monday, November 17, 2025, at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 2141 Lancashire Avenue with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:30-9:30 am Monday, November 17th at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Schools or Locust Grove Historic Home.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
17
Visitation
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Ratterman Brothers St. Matthews
3711 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40207
Send FlowersNov
17
Service
10:00 a.m.
St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church
2141 Lancashire Avenue, Louisville, KY 40205
Send FlowersServices provided by
Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home - St. Matthews