Karenbauer

Michael L. “Mike” Karenbauer, 60, of Petrolia, Washington Township, passed away early Sunday morning, Oct. 13, 2024, in the comfort of his home while surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Michael was born in Butler on Oct. 22, 1963. He was the son of Elizabeth A. “Betty” Oesterling Karenbauer of Tallmadge, Ohio, formerly of Chicora, and the late Harvey J. Karenbauer Sr.

He was a 1982 graduate of Moniteau High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Michael was of the Catholic faith. He had been employed for many years as a journeyman welder working out of the Boilermakers Union Local 154 of Pittsburgh.

Mike enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson and hunting. He was a well-known rodeoer and was a skilled steer wrestler. He especially enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and friends.

In addition to his mother, Mike is survived by his wife, Karen M. Ritts Karenbauer, whom he married on June 6, 2010. Also surviving are his son, Colt M. Karenbauer (Anna) of Butler; two daughters, Hope L. (Campbell) Ashbaugh and her husband, Ronald, of Mercer and Randi Lynn (Campbell) Barrett and her husband, Jeremy, of Hammondsville, Ohio; two grandchildren, Evelyn M. and Liam M. Barrett; a brother, Harvey John Karenbauer Jr. and his wife, Janet, of Orlando, Fla.; three sisters, Mary Shope and her husband, James, of Tallmadge, Ohio, Tracy Anderson and her husband, Daniel, of Bunker Hill, W.Va., and Tina Gardner and her husband, Randy, of Greensburg; his mother-in-law, Lois “Tootie” Ritts Emahizer of Boyers; as well as a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and friends.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Karenbauer.

The family wishes to thank all of Michael’s caregivers, especially those at Hillman Cancer Center of Butler and Butler Memorial Hospital.

KARENBAUER — In accordance with his wishes, there will be no public service for Michael L. “Mike” Karenbauer, who died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of HILE FUNERAL HOME OF KARNS CITY.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hillman Cancer Center, Independence Health System, 129 Oneida Valley Road, Suite 311, Butler, PA 16001.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.