Karl Kjos

Karl Kjos

July 13, 1927 - December 09, 2020

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Karl D. Kjos, 93, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Pastor Mark Huehne will officiate. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Platteville, where military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #42 and VFW Post #5274. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Online condolences will be held at www.melbyfh.com.

Karl was born on July 13, 1927, in Plummer, Minnesota, son of Carl J. and Irene Marie (Hoaas) Kjos. Karl served in the United States Army from 1945 -1947. He was united in marriage to Shirley Weigel on August 1, 1959. She preceded him in death on February 19, 1992. Karl later married Dorothy Jantzen on May 22, 1993. She preceded him in death on April 5, 2009. For many years, 1956 – 1985, Karl worked for Fisher's Incorporated, Dubuque. After he retired he worked at Interstate/Excalibur Laudries, and for Brodbeck Enterprises in Platteville. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Peace. He enjoyed collecting coins and as a young man enjoyed fishing. Karl's biggest joy was spending time with his family.

Karl is survived by two step-children, Betty (David) Bartels, and Lester (Dorothy) Jantzen; 8 step-grandchildren; 25 step-great-grandchildren; 23 step-great-great-grandchildren; 12 step- great-great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Ron Kjos; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death also by his parents, a step-grandchild, three sisters and their husbands, Carol and Bert Kukla, Florabelle and Marshall Bass and Phyllis and John Lee, and sister-in-law, Nancy Kjos.

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Ken and Marge Sherwin
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Thoughts and prayers to you and the family. Marge and Ken Sherwin
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Mark Cullen
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One of my favorite memories is when Dennis fixed up an old bike. He painted it bright red and wanted to give me a ride. I was seated on the back fender and up and down the driveway we went. My shoe got caught in the spokes and we wreaked. Dennis saw my showing the spokes and it looked like my leg was broken. Dennis was saying oh no I broke your leg. I broke your leg. Well my leg was not broken my shoe just came half way off and was twisted around. We laughed and laughed when he realized what happened.
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Ann Weigel
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So sad to hear of Dennis's passing. What a pleasant man and such fun to know. Richard and I spent many a night dancing with Shirley and Dennis along with others and sure had fun times at our house playing cards. Recently it was fun to see and visit with him at the pasty suppers at the church on Monroe Street. Ron I know you will miss all the fun times you had together, but may you have wonderful memories of all of them to keep in your heart forever.
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Mark and Joyce Meininger
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Carl (Flipper) was a wonderful uncle and got his name (Flipper) from me from turning the trump card up when he played euchre. He became our family when he married my aunt Dorothy and we honored to him as family. We always laughed together and had fun enjoying Carl's company. He loved his family and friends, When Carl became a part of our family and my son who was in high school at the time said " I like that guy". That was Carl he had a heart that drew everyone to him. We were all enriched to have Carl in our lives. He will be greatly missed. My love and blessings to family and friends. Mark and Joyce Meininger
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Sharon Gottfried (Mack)
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Uncle Dennis (Karl) was my favorite uncle. I have many fond memories of him that bring me comfort. He was in my life from the time I was very young. At Christmas, he always made sure my sister Joanne and I each had a great present under the tree. I remember, like it was yesterday, when my sister and I opened our presents from him and jumped up and down with joy. He had bought us ice skates! WOW! When he lived with grandma & grandpa I remember the little black and white TV in his room and my sister and I thought that was so awesome! TV - WOW! Uncle Dennis was a gentle man, always kind and so dear to us. He has seen the face of God! Love you Uncle Dennis, we will miss you!........Sharon (and my sister Joanne too) xoxo
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Dean and Pam Johnson
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Uncle Denny was the best story-teller around! He could tell the same story over and over and each time it was as fresh and entertaining as the first time!! We will always remember the story about the time he and Aunt Shirley were at the Dairy Sweet in Cuba City and his pants fell down!! Not only were the details of his stories hilarious but his mannerisms while recounting the events made us giggle from childhood through adulthood!! We love you and will miss you, Uncle Denny/Uncle Dennis/Uncle Karl/Ned!!!!!

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