Irene Seitz, 85, Jasper
Irene Seitz, 85, of Jasper, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Irene was born in St. Meinrad, Indiana, in 1937 as the only daughter to George and Laura Kunkler.
Irene had three older sisters Betty (Eldon) Jenkins of Dale, Katherine (Melvin) Schaeffer of Fulda, and Mildred (Jim) Meyer of Huntingburg.
She married James (Jim) Seitz on September 22, 1956, and together they had three children, Michael (Meaghan) Seitz of Cincinnati, Ohio, Patty Seitz of Ferdinand, and Terri Seitz of Jasper.
Together, the family traveled the country with Jim’s 22-year career in the United States Marine Corps. During wartime or while stationed overseas, Irene alone raised their three children and maintained their home. She was the epitome of a selfless and caring wife, loving and devoted mother, compassionate daughter, grandmother, sister, and very best friend.
In 1978, they returned to southern Indiana and since resided in Dubois County, allowing Irene to spend many quality years with her mother and sisters. She enjoyed a rewarding career with Kimball Electronics until retiring in 1997. After retirement, she volunteered at Memorial Hospital in Jasper.
Preceding her in death are her parents, George and Laura Kunkler; sisters: Betty Jenkins, Katherine Schaeffer, and Mildred Meyer; one grandchild, Micki Lee Goodwin and one great-grandchild, Eli Hartings.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Seitz; three children, Mike, Patty and Terri; six grandchildren, Rachel, Jennifer, Tim, Nick, Lauren and Alexis; and eight great-grandchildren.
A funeral service for Irene Seitz will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11, 2022, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper, Indiana, with entombment to follow in the Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum in Jasper, Indiana. Pastor Darrel Land will officiate.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the 1:00 p.m. service time at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to Redemption Christian Church in Jasper, Indiana.
Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.
Irene was a wonderful woman who cared so much about others, While she was able, she volunteered for years in the Memorial Hospital 800 Gift Shop, spreading joy to all with whom she interacted, and she always thought of others. She will be missed by many, and our prayers go out to Jim and the rest of the family at this sorrowful time. May you all be consoled by the fact that she’s with the Lord now.
Our sympathy and prayers to you Jim and your children and grandchildren on the loss of Irene. She was such a wonderful and caring person. Our time working together was a very special time for all of us.
So sorry to hear of Irene passing. Prayers for you and family
Sorry for your loss. From time to time we speak of when your family was our neighbors and we were just kids growing up. I remember when you fell totally for Irene. Prayers for you and your family.C
I remember her from St Meinrad school. She was a friend of my older sister.
It saddens me so to learn of Irene’s passing. She was a dear and I loved her so much.
Sandy Fitter Kendall