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Robert Frank Karls

1934 - 2017

BORN

1934

DIED

2017

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Hartson Funeral Home - Hales Corners

11111 West Janesville Road

Hales Corners, Wisconsin

Robert Karls Obituary

RACINE - Robert Frank Karls, 85, passed peacefully on December 10, 2017 with his wife and four daughters by his side. Beloved husband of Jean (nee Litrenta) for 60 years and cherished father to daughters Terese (Donald) Jackson, Michelle (Jeffrey) Treske, Kristine Karls and Laura (Christopher Gross) Karls, proud Papa to Matthew Treske, Paul (Michele) Treske, Daniel Treske and Gregory Jackson, dear brother of Wayne (Dolores) Karls and Joyce Stindle, and loving uncle, cousin and friend to many others. Preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Agnes Karls, his mother and father in-law, Jerome and Louise Litrenta, and other Karls and Litrenta family members. Robert was born October 4, 1932 in Racine, WI. He served four years in the United States Air Force during the Korean War conflict and then received his degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. On November 30, 1957, he married the former Jean Frances Litrenta in Racine, WI. Robert loved spending time with his wife, daughters, their families and dogs and also enjoyed woodworking, traveling, cooking and gardening. His greatest legacy was the love and support he gave his family. His guiding hands on our shoulders will remain with us forever. Visitation on Saturday, December 16th, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM followed by a funeral mass with military honors at 1:30 PM at St. Mary Catholic Faith Community, 9520 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales Corners, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, St. Mary Catholic Faith Community or St. Martin of Tours Parish. Hartson Funeral Home 414-425-9797 www.hartsonfuneralhome.com
Published by Racine Journal Times on Dec. 13, 2017.

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Elaine Menes

December 15, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Cap and I send our condolences to you and your daughters.

Robb Fallon

December 15, 2017

Dear Family as luck would have it I decided to stop and say hello, Friday Dec. 15th and heard the sad news from your neighbors across the street. Bob was a pleasure to know and inspiration, when I was a young man (Michelle and I dated for a few years). Bob helped rebuild a generator for a popcorn wagon we purchased and with his persistence got that machine running. I learned a lot from him and helping work on his beautiful landscaping and deck was enjoyable. Wishing you all peace as you remember him for all he did. May his memorizes inspire you to always do your best, he was a great example of love in action. Love, Robb Fallon

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Dec

16

Visitation

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

St. Mary Catholic Faith Community,

9520 W. Forest Home Ave, Hales Corners, WI

Dec

16

Funeral Mass

1:30 p.m.

St. Mary Catholic Faith Community

9520 W. Forest Home Ave, Hales Corners, WI

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Hartson Funeral Home - Hales Corners

11111 West Janesville Road, Hales Corners, WI 53130

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