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.
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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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