Karen Ann Smeltzer

54, Indianapolis, was welcomed into Gods arms October 13th 2013. Karen was born and raised in Indianapolis to John and Loretta Remmetter where she learned family was first and graduated from Scecina Memorial High School in 1977. Karen’s continual accomplishments through work led her to most recent position as Facilities Manager at the Indianapolis Star & News. Her 37 year career was accomplished through a strong supporting cast of family, in which she dearly loved. Karen was an active member in the Holy Spirit at Geist parish. An ideal afternoon would consist of Schwann’s ice cream over a game of Scrabble. She also enjoyed boating on Geist with family and friends. Loyal to her Euchre Club friends, she was always cheering on Indiana sports teams: Indianapolis Colts, Pacers, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Visitation will be from 3 – 8 PM on Thursday, October 17th at Feeney-Hornak Keystone Mortuary (71st and Keystone). A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 am on Friday, October 18th at Holy Spirit at Geist Catholic Church; calling will begin at 10:00 am prior to Mass. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to: Holy Spirit at Geist Catholic Church to support Thanksgiving baskets, family holiday sponsorships, and many local known outreach programs.

Karen is survived by her beloved husband of 29 years, William Michael Smeltzer; sons, Drew (fiancé, Alaine Payton) and Will Smeltzer; Father and Mother-in-law Charles and Ivagene Smeltzer, siblings, Tom (Lana) Remmetter, Bea (Jerry) Paar, Larry Remmetter, Madonna (Mike) Koers, Theresa (Gerry – deceased) Howell, Mary (Ed) Quiett, Steve (Gill) Smeltzer, Carol (Ed – deceased) Tynes, and Brian (Amy) Smeltzer and a house full of grateful nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Memorial tributes may be offered at www.feeneyhornakkeystone.com.