Karlene S. Fleischer

Karlene S. Fleischer obituary, Louisville, KY

Karlene S. Fleischer

Karlene Fleischer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home - Taylorsville Rd on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Karlene S. Fleischer, 101, of Louisville passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Baptist Health Louisville.
She was born on October 23, 1923, in Louisville to the late Albert Stoll and Anna Fuchs Stoll. She was a homemaker until her children were raised and then began working as a secretary in the insurance industry for the old Mershon and Associates. She was a member of Ascension Catholic Church and a longtime volunteer at Senior Citizens East.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy N. Fleischer; daughter, Sandra McScherry; and son-in-law, James Bottoms.
She is survived by her son, Timothy Fleischer; daughter Carol Bottoms; grandson, Bradley Bottoms (Laura); granddaughter, Sandra Bottoms; and great grandson, Owen Bottoms.
Memorial visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Saturday at Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home with a vigil service to begin at 3 p.m.
Burial will be held at a later date in Calvary Cemetery.
Family requests that no flowers be sent, but that memorial gifts may be made to Dare to Care 5803 Fern Valley Rd, Louisville, KY 40228.
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