Karen Eileen Ringhofer Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Karen Eileen Ringhofer of Owatonna, Minnesota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Karen left this world on January 4, 2026 at the age of 73, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Zipse and Theresa Zipse (Langreck); her brother Mark Zipse; her brother-in-law Ronald Ringhofer; and her parents-in-law, Leonard and Gladys Ringhofer.
She is survived by: her husband Dale Ringhofer; her daughter Amy Matejcek (Josh) of Owatonna; her grandchildren, Avery and Mason Matejcek; her brother Brian Zipse (Lisa) of Montgomery, MN; and her sister-in-law Carolyn Zipse. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Memorials are preferred to St. John Lutheran Church.
