Katrina Riepenhoff Obituary

Katrina M. Riepenhoff

Katrina M. Riepenhoff, 27, of Bluffton, passed away at 10:13 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2024, at Blanchard Valley Medical Center, Findlay.

She was born May 11, 1996, in Bluffton, to Joe and Becky (Cline) Riepenhoff, who survive in Ottawa.

Katrina is also survived by her maternal grandmother, Marie Cline of Fostoria; and beloved dogs, Baxter and Tilly.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Gilbert and Dorothy Riepenhoff; and maternal grandfather, Harold Cline.

Katrina graduated from Ottawa-Glandorf High School and Bowling Green State University, majoring in Education. After graduation, she taught fifth-grade science and math at Ridgemont Elementary School. The past two years, she taught seventh-grade math at Bluffton Middle School. Katrina was a member and Elder of Ottawa Presbyterian Church. She loved animals, watching movies, and traveling. Katrina was forever grateful for the 11 well-lived years she was given by the donor of her heart she received at the young age of 16 years old. She was positive, full of joy, and loved life.

Katrina's funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2024, at Ottawa Presbyterian Church with Pastors David Bartley and Amy Remaklus officiating. Burial will follow at Harman Cemetery, Gilboa. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024, at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday at the church.

Memorial donations may be made to Life Connection, Toledo, Kirkmont Center, Zanesfield, or charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.