Rita A. Koressel

April 26, 1929 - December 30, 2020

Rita A. Koressel, 91, of Evansville, passed away peacefully with her 3 daughters by her side on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at her home. She was born April 26, 1929 in Haubstadt, Indiana to the late Margaret (Wissing) and Oscar Halbig. Rita was a graduate of Reitz Memorial High School, Class of 1947. She met and was engaged to Jim Koressel before he left for the Korean War. Upon his return Rita and Jim were married in 1952. Together they had 5 children. Jim worked at Whirlpool and Rita stayed at home to care for their children. They were members of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, she sang in the choir and later worked many years as the school secretary. She would plan many vacations as they loved to travel and many trips were made with family, cousins and friends. She was in a Bridge Club and Clabber Club and all of these ladies had the best of times and were very special friends. If you ever had the pleasure of meeting her, you know that she was the most amazing person. Strong, sweet, kind, smart, caring and the best Wife, Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma anyone could ask for. She was a true inspiration for so many. She patiently waited almost 17 years to reunite with Jim, the absolute love of her life. We are sure that they are enjoying each other, her with her wine and Jim with his bourbon, relaxing and catching up on the many events that took place since January 2004, when he passed. Cheers to Jim and Rita! She is survived by her daughters, Linda (David) Burns, Barb (Larry) VanBlaricum and Carolyn Oglesby; sons, Ken Koressel and Keith (Janet) Koressel; grandchildren, Emily and John McCain, Erin Tranbarger, Lori Quijada, Sam Nunning, Madison Oglesby, and Jordan Koressel, and 8 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, James Koressel; sister, Martha Colvin; and brother, Richard Halbig. Visitation will be from 4:00p.m to 7:00p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2020 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave., Evansville visitation will continue from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. Monday January 4, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1760 Lodge Avenue. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 am at the church with Father Alex Zenthoefer officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Special Thanks to the staff at Willow Park Retirement Community, Senior Helpers, Heart to Heart Hospice and Tri State Companion Care. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart to Heart Hospice 2532 Waterbridge Way, Evansville, IN, 47710 or Holy Spirit Catholic School, 1760 Lodge Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714. Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.