Karoline “Lina” Osanitsch, 81, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013 in Port Charlotte.
She was born July 6, 1931 in Velimirovac, Yugoslavia. Karoline and her husband of more than 62 years, Leopold, immigrated to the U.S. together with their family, moving to Port Charlotte from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1992. She was a loving, dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, who will be missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her loving husband, Leopold; sons, Fred (wife Leigh), and Leo (wife Petra) Osanitsch; five grandchildren, Amy, David, Rebecca, Melissa and Vanessa, and their spouses; seven great grandchildren; brother, Emil Nordurft; sister, Katy Miller; several nieces and nephews, and numerous extended family members in Austria, Australia and the United States.
A Memorial service will be held today, Tuesday at 5:00 p.m., March 12, 2013 at Roberson Funeral Home, Port Charlotte Chapel. A private committal will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel.