Mary Rose Krites

Mary Rose Krites, 86, of Wapakoneta, died 10:15 a.m., Tues. July 12, 2011, at Wapakoneta Manor, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Oct. 4, 1924, in Maria Stein, OH, the daughter of Joseph & Priscilla (Bertke) Huelskamp, who preceded her in death. On Aug. 31, 1946, she married Kenneth K. Krites, and he died March 9, 1971. Survivors include, A son and 7 daughters, Nicholas (Kathy) Krites, Cridersville, Nancy (Ken)Kramer Jean(Rollin) Lutterbein, & Barbara (David) Copeland, all of Wapakoneta, Jane Krites, Lima, Patricia (Dan) Hinegardner, Cridersville, Christine Krites, Whitehall, OH, & Polly (Scott) Thomas, Tipp City, A son-in-law, Jim (Kristine) Ewald, Wapakoneta, A close family friend, Bambi Markham, 17 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, & 4 step-great grandchildren, sisters, Margaret Rosengarten, Rita Schulze, Norma Butcher, & Joan (David) Baum, brothers, Paul (Jill) Huelskamp, & Tom (Suzie) Huelskamp, brothers-in-law, Robert (Virginia) Krites, & Harold (Margaret) Krites, sisters-in-law, Hannah Krites, Betty Fenneman, & Carol Huelskamp numerous nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Ewald, mother-in-law & father-in-law, Cecila & Virgil Krites, 2 brothers, Gene & Patrick Huelskamp, 2 sisters, Judy Young and Teresa Huelskamp, a sister-in-law, Mary Howell, and brothers-in-law, Lee Schulze, Gene Huelskamp, Ray Rosengarten, Edward Young, Glen Krites, Bill Howell & Gene Fenneman. Rose dedicated over 41 years of service as an employee of St. Joseph Parish, Wapakoneta, prior to her retirement in 1989. She took great pleasure in volunteering and helping others over 50 years as a Girl Scout, church and community volunteer. In recognition of her efforts she was awarded the highest Girl Scout lay and religious awards, The Thanks Badge and the St. Anne’s Award. Her family was always her greatest pride and there was nothing that made her happier than having everyone together for a celebration. She was an avid gardener and took great pride in feeding others with the fruits of her labors or gracing home and church with her flowers. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Fri. July 15, 2011, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, Rev. Patrick Sloneker officiating. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-8 p.m., Thurs. July 14, at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Rita’s Medical Center Development Fund or Girl Scouts of Western Ohio.

Mary Rose Krites

October 4, 1924 - July 12, 2011