Karen Kettler-Riemer

Karen Kettler-Riemer

September 20, 1943 - October 21, 2021

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Karen Louise Kettler – Riemer, 78, of Waukesha, Wisconsin died on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m., (Noon), on Saturday November 6, 2021 at Melby Funeral Home. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Karen L. Riemer Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Karen was born in Cuba City, Wisconsin on September 20, 1943 the daughter of Clinton and Delta Kettler. She graduated from Platteville High School and then attended the University of Wisconsin, Platteville where she graduated in June of 1965 with a teaching degree. Karen taught kindergarten in Waukesha, Wisconsin from 1965 until 1970. In January of 1982 she was married to Michael (Mick) Riemer and they made their home in Waukesha. She then took a job at Sears & Roebuck at Brookfield Square from 1970 thru 2002 until her retirement, where she worked first in sales and then managed the display department. Karen enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers, reading a multitude of magazines, writing poems, playing dominos with her ‘forever best friends', spending time with her family, and never, never turned down an opportunity to go to a good garage sale.

She was a long time member of the First English Lutheran Church in Platteville.

Karen is survived by two step-children, Michael (Billie) Riemer, and Michelle (Steve) Kaczorowski; grandchildren, Ty and Evelyn Riemer, Joe (Autumn) Kaczorowski, Jake, Kelly, and Kaden Kaczorowski; great-grandson, Leo Kaczorowski; her siblings, Marvin (Ilene) Kettler, Anita (Wayne) Carns, Dan (Ann) Kettler, Sue Kettler, Faye Kettler, and Phil Kettler; sister-in law, Bev Kettler; brothers and sister-in-law, Jim and Pam Riemer, Don Riemer, Jim (Rookie) Harrits; and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews all of whom loved her dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mick, in 2005; her parents, Clinton and Delta Kettler; brother, Wayne Kettler; nephew Ben Kettler; and great niece, Kasi Kettler.

Karen was a kind and loving person who always saw the best in everyone. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. We love you Karen.

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MICHELE DIANE BARTELS
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my deepest sympathy, what a dear lady, hugs!!
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Carolyn Schuldt
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Receiving the sad news today, I wanted to extend my deepest sympathy and prayers to Karen's family...brother Marvin was in my PHS class and we just had belated September 60 reunion so I called him to express my sympathy....she was a year behind Marvin and me at PHS and I remember her very well--sweet, modest high school student with many friends...Marv recounted to me that my late father, Dr. C.M. Schuldt, had delivered both of them with Marv's birth in his grandmother's home...my father did lots of house calls. Marv also said he thought my father was paid $16 and usually he didn't charge but received farm products in payment. Please know my heartfelt sympathy extends to all of Karen's family/friends. Respectfully, Carolyn Schuldt PHS 1960
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Lynne and Bob Brandt
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Karen, her friends and family 🙏🏻 I always looked forward to seeing Karen for a Friday Fish Fry when Big Jim would come to town for the North vs South annual golf outing. Karen was a great person, always happy, smiling and I loved her laugh. God has other amazing plans for Karen and she is once again in the arms of her beloved husband, Mick. “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord," Rest In Peace Karen, you will be missed.
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Rookie & Kathy Harrits
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Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of dear Karen ❤️ She is missed very much. Her smile, her laugh, her kindness, her thoughtfulness, her sense of humor, her devotion to her family and friends are comforting memories ❤️ We love you, Karen 🙂
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Nancy & Richard Krake
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I remember summers in Wisconsin when we traveled from Pennsylvania to Platteville to see Grandma & Grampa Kettler and all our aunts, uncles, and cousins. Karen and Anita took us under their wing and played "house" and "dolls" with us, keeping us entertained for many an hour. We will miss Karen's quiet and gentle personality, as well as her ready smile, and her gentle smile.
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Sandra L Bainbridge
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My condolences to the family. I'm going to miss my dominoes buddy and all of our trips to the casino! She was such a spark to be around and always sparkly with her jewelry. Karen will be greatly missed. I was lucky to know her. Hugs Sandy

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