Rita Marie Goeppner Obituary
In loving memory of Rita Marie Goeppner of Ireland, Indiana, who departed this world on December 28, 2024 at the age of 77. Rita Marie leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Marie Goeppner to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herbert Ebert and Leona Ebert (Weyer); her former husband Lawrence Schnaus; her brother Mark Ebert; her brother-in-law Larry Marks; and her grandson Dylan Schnaus.
She is survived by: her husband Cletus Goeppner of Ireland, IN; her children, Tim Schnaus (Kara) of Sellersburg, IN, Jeanette Sander of Ireland, IN, Carl Goeppner (Kim) of Petersburg, IN, Rick Goeppner (Alice) of Otwell, IN, Nancy Stevens of Boonville, IN and Luke Schnaus (Tara) of Jasper, IN; and her sisters, Clara Mae Vaal (Jim) of Ferdinand, IN, Jeane Marks of Jasper, IN and Marilyn Jahn (Jim) of Jasper, IN.. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren.
A rosary was held on Thursday, January 2nd 2025 at 1:30 PM at the St. Mary Parish (2829 N 500 W, Jasper, IN 47546). Visitation was held on Thursday, January 2nd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Friday, January 3rd 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church (2829 N 500 W, Jasper, IN 47546).
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center, Ireland Fire Dept., or the Jefferson Twp.
