Karla Ann Ritzen

Karla was born October 12, 1959 in Houston, Texas to Horst R. and Dolores Ann Ritzen. She attended HISD schools and graduated in 1978 from Bellaire High School where she was a member of the Bellaire Belles. She went on to study at The University of Texas and the University of Houston.

Ms. Ritzen began her 29 year teaching career in Fort Bend ISD at Barrington Place Elementary then taught at Crockett and Fort Settlement Middle Schools. After retiring from FBISD in May 2022 she began her dream job at Calvary Episcopal Preparatory in Richmond where her deep-rooted, extraordinary passion and knowledge for Texas and US history, along with her faith in God, was shared with her fourth and fifth grade classes.

As a true servant to God, country, and others she was highly involved throughout the years with Sugar Land Methodist Church, Sugar Land Little League, Boy Scouts of America, Dulles High School Basketball Booster Club, Fort Settlement Cheerleading Sponsor, Tip of the Spear – supporting our deployed service men, and most dedicated to her beloved Marine Moms.

Karla was a huge Longhorn and Green Bay Packers fan. She was a great debater, avid gardener, and awesome cook. She loved being a grandmother AKA Mena to her grandkids delighting in making them fun, creative dishes and taking trips to Great Wolf Lodge.

Karla was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her son Bryce Ritzen of Houston, her grandchildren Emilee Ann Ritzen and Holden Jerrold Garrett Ritzen., and other relatives. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, coworkers, her 4 legged companions Cammie and Haji, and the many students whose lives she touched.

A funeral service for Karla will be held Wednesday, March 29, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Sugar Land Methodist Church, 431 Eldridge Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77478, followed by a reception from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

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