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Karen R. Gruenewald

July 12, 1943 - March 2, 2023
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Brown Deer
7001 West Brown Deer Road
Milwaukee, WI 53223
Wednesday 3/8, 4:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Service of Remembrance at 7:00PM.

St. Eugene Catholic Church
7600 North Port Washington Road
Fox Point, WI 53217
Thursday 3/9, 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Cemetery
Wisconsin Memorial Park
13235 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005
Saturday 3/25

Private family inurnment.

Memorial

Memorials appreciated to either Children’s Wisconsin Bereavement Fund or St. Eugene Congregation.

 

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Mass
St. Eugene Catholic Church
7600 North Port Washington Road
Fox Point, WI 53217
Thursday 3/9, 12:00 pm

(Nee Woltring) Age 79 of Mequon, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee.

She was the beloved wife of the late Bryan E. Gruenewald for 45 years. Loving mother of Lynda (Gary) Gruenewald-Schmitz, Kurt, and Caryl. Fun-loving grandmother of Megan (Jacob) Charles and Cory Schmitz. Proud great-grandmother of Briella and Mason Charles. Cherished sister of Beth (Ron) Peterson, Mary (the late Kenny) Bronson, David (Meridi) Woltring, Brian (Joyce) Woltring, and Gayle (Robert) Bierman. Further adored by a host of many other relatives and friends.

Karen was born on July 12, 1943, in Thiensville, WI, to the late Elroy and Margaret Woltring. After attending Dominican High School and starting a family, she graduated from Cardinal Stritch University. She became a math teacher inspiring middle school students across most of her career at St. Luke’s School in Brookfield, WI. Faith, family, friends, and having fun mattered most to Karen. She enjoyed music and sung as a member of the St. Eugene Congregation Choir and attended as many musical events and celebrations as possible. She was a German Club member and Wendelstona dancer at the Bavarian Inn, a master sheepshead card player, and had an adventurous spirit for traveling the world. She was an accomplished baker who added nuts to everything, loved to cook for her family, loved Kopp’s custard with nuts, and was an avid Green Bay Packer Fan.

Visitation will be held at Krause Funeral Home, 7001 West Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 6:45 PM. Service of Remembrance at 7:00 PM. Additional visitation will be at St. Eugene Congregation, 7600 North Port Washington Road, Fox Point, Wisconsin, on Thursday, March 9, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM. Funeral Mass at 12:00 PM. In honor of Karen, please feel free to wear your favorite colors!

An inurnment will take place on Saturday, March 25, for immediate family only at Wisconsin Memorial Park.

Memorials appreciated to either Children’s Wisconsin Bereavement Fund or St. Eugene Congregation.

 

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Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Brown Deer
7001 West Brown Deer Road
Milwaukee, WI 53223
Map
Wednesday 3/8, 4:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Service of Remembrance at 7:00PM.

St. Eugene Catholic Church
7600 North Port Washington Road
Fox Point, WI 53217
Map
Thursday 3/9, 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Cemetery
Wisconsin Memorial Park
13235 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005
Map
Saturday 3/25

Private family inurnment.

Memorial

Memorials appreciated to either Children’s Wisconsin Bereavement Fund or St. Eugene Congregation.

 

Sign Guest Book Here
Mass
St. Eugene Catholic Church
7600 North Port Washington Road
Fox Point, WI 53217
Map
Thursday 3/9, 12:00 pm
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(Nee Woltring) Age 79 of Mequon, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee. She was the beloved wife of the late Bryan E. Gruenewald for 45 years. Loving mother of Lynda (Gary) Gruenewald-Schmitz, Kurt, and Caryl. Fun-loving grandmother of Megan (Jacob)Continue Reading

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caryl sinnott left a message on July 11, 2023:
I learned of Karen's passing just recently. We were close friends. I set Karen and Bryan up for their first date. They were a wonderful couple. I know Karen is at peace and happy to be with God and Bryan. Caryl Sinnott
Julie Bane left a message on March 14, 2023:
So sorry for your loss Lynda and Gary and family. Your mom was a ray of sunshine wherever she went. She will certainly be missed by many. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathy. Julie and Steve Bane
Stacy Barnes left a message on March 10, 2023:
Lynda, I'm so very sorry to hear about your mother passing away unexpectedly. How heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your family's video tribute to your mom is lovely. I hope the photos and good memories of her bring you comfort during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Stacy
Karen Nest left a message on March 10, 2023:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Karen Nest
Kathy Onarheim left a message on March 8, 2023:
What a lovely tribute. Many memories of my Auntie Karen that will live in my heart and mind forever. Lovely to see all the happy moments for her over the many past years in the tribute. So sorry not to be there in person to see Lynda, Kurt and Caryl. Very much there in heart and spirit. She was a strong woman and strong minded and a rock to her family. Wishing all peace and carrying on her strength and memory.
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Will Sorenson left a message on March 8, 2023:
Sweet Karen...a Dominican Classmate and wife of Classmate and dearest friend, Bryan Gruenewald. the Class of 1961, Karen will be deeply missed. She was a joy at Dominican and that wonderful smile and warm essence was beloved by all. A wonderful gal indeed. A true friend. God speed Karen.. Will Sorenson.
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