Christine Marie (Rice) Ortlieb passed away on October 1st, 2024.
Christine was born on April 18th, 1951, to Cletus and Virginia Rice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Chris married Gary Ortlieb in 1975. They went on to have 2 children, Ryan in 1977 and Jonathon in 1980. She was a wonderful mother who was always offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance. The family lived in Menomonee Falls, WI.
Christine attended Menomonee Falls High School and UW Oshkosh where she majored in Special Education. Chris spent her career as a Special Education teacher for Milwaukee Public Schools. She was active in the special Olympics, coaching her kids every summer.
Christine loved to travel, and the family went on vacation often. She also went abroad with her mother and sister, visiting most of Europe. She loved to learn about different cultures, meet new people and experience the things that unite us as people.
After retirement she continued her love of travel, which became her biggest hobby and passion. She volunteered her time as an usher for the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her community of friends.
Chris was predeceased by her parents Clete and Ginny, and her husband Gary. She is survived by her children Ryan and Jonathon, brothers Tim, Joe, Gary (Nancy), Paul (Heidi), her sister Janet, and her grandchildren Ellie, Ethan, and Wesley. She is also survived by her many nieces and nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.
Christine will be remembered for her kindness and her ability to find good in every situation. We will forever carry our memories of her in our hearts. There will be a celebration of her life on Day, Time, Place. The family requests that donations be made to the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre and the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation
Funeral services for Christine will be held on Saturday October 19th 2024 at the Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home N84 W17937 Menomonee Ave, Menomonee Falls WI. A memorial gathering will begin at 11:30 until 12:45. Funeral service will begin at 1:00pm.
