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Leonard Karch Obituary

Leonard M. Karch

Leonard M. Karch age 92 of Rosholt, passed away at his home on February 12, 2013.

A visitation will be held from noon to 3:00 PM on Sunday February 17, 2013 at the Shuda Funeral Chapel. Burial with full military honors will be held 1:00 PM Monday at Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel in King.

Leonard was born September 9, 1920 in Arnott, the son of Joseph and Mary (Smaglik) Karch. He attended Arnott schools and began working for his father at JJ Karch Dry Goods Store and later at the Arnott Creamery. He married Mildred Gibbs on May 8, 1943 in Plover, they later divorced. Leonard entered the United States Army on June 26, 1944 and served his country in Italy during WWII. He was honorably discharged on June 20, 1946 and returned to the area. He began his career at Preway where Leonard worked as a line supervisor until his retirement in 1983. He married Mary Newby on March 3, 1978 in Stevens Point. They later moved to Apache Junction, Arizona, where they resided until her death in 2012. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, playing cards and dice, feeding the birds, watching deer and going to the family cabin on Lake Tomahawk in Barnes. Most of all Leonard loved spending time with his family and sharing stories.

He is survived by five children: Kay (Fred) Molski, WI Rapids; Barb (Fred) Sankey, Plover; Lorraine (Harry) Glisczinski, Amherst Jct; Robert (Cheri) Karch, Rosholt; Debra (Jeff) Werachowski, Custer. Four step-children: Sherry (Ron) Peters, Mosinee; Jim (Patti) Newby, Plover; Cindy (Steve) Carr, Amherst Jct; Paula (Jason) Wanta, Arnott. His sister Angeline Roszak. 28 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary Ann, 2 step grandchildren, 1 sister and 5 brothers.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.shudafuneral.com

Published by Stevens Point Journal on Feb. 15, 2013.
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In Apache Junction, Arizona Leonard and Mary were very good friends with my Mother and Father, Jeanne and Larry Stack. They lived a couple of houses apart and visited back and forth regularly. I would spend a week or two with my parents every winter and got to know Leonard. I really liked him and enjoyed visiting with him.

David Stack

March 19, 2013

Debbie, Rob, and all the Karch and Newby Families,
I too enjoyed a visit with Leonard a few months ago after he moved back from Arizona. It was always a pleasure to visit with him! Know that he was so proud of his family. He will be missed, but have faith we will see him again!
Love, Linda and Bill Konkol

February 16, 2013

You have our deepest sympathies.
Richard Karch Family

Richard Karch

February 16, 2013

Although I haven't seen Leonard in years, he is always remembered very fondly. My sympathies to your entire faimily.

Sandy Hetzel

February 16, 2013

Am happy I had the opportunity to visit with Len and Lorraine after mass a few months ago. As a child I always looked forward to visits in Waupaca with the Karch cousins. He was a nice man. Sympathy to all of you.

Mary Kay Stutzman

February 16, 2013

Even though I haven't seen Leonard in quite some time, he is a happy memory of my childhood. My condolences to all of his family.

Sandy Hetzel

February 16, 2013

What a nice man. I did not know him long But was very comfortable around him. You are all in my prayers. Hope to spend time with you Harry and Lorraine

Jan Arndt

February 15, 2013

Cheri and Rob, Leonard lived and laughed, he loved and left, and the world will never be the same. Our deepest sympathy, God only takes the best and you will see him again.

Matt and Kathy Raykowski

February 15, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jerry & Darlene Piesik

February 15, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 15, 2013

To the Karch Family: You have our deepest sympathy. It is always difficult to lose a parent. You are in our prayers. Love and Blessings, Lester & Carol (Rozner) Austreng

Carol Austreng

February 15, 2013

Paula&Jason Wanta

February 13, 2013

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