ng up her family, sharing her love for them through her skillful canning, embroidery, photography, crocheting, sewing and especially her gorgeous homemade quilts. Karen shared her love of the outdoors with her family and friends through gardening, bird hunting and softball, but most importantly her passion for fishing, with many hours of quality time spent on the water teaching her children and grandchildren. Karen's laughter and free spirit were contagious and she willingly spread her joy amongst family, friends, coworkers, and teammates. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond & Ruth Klein; 3 brothers, Raymond Jr, James (Audrey), Thomas (Muriel); 2 sisters, Nancy and Edith; 3 brothers-in-law, Philip Peavy, Bud Sellnow and Kenneth Kafer; 2 grandchildren, Tyler and Hannah; other relatives and friends. A memorial gathering will be held Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the Wolf River Town Hall, N4393 Blue Goose Drive, White Lake, WI from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Steve Fewell leading a prayer service at 6:30 p.m.