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Karen Derepkowski Obituary
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Karen Ann Derepkowski (nee Rottler) of Germantown, WI passed away peacefully at the age of 72 on Sunday, May 9th, 2021 at Lawlis Hospice. She was born on October 7th, 1948 to Herbert and Jeanette (nee Klapperich) Rottler in Milwaukee, WI. She was a graduate of St. John's Cathedral High School in 1966. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Derepkowski and her daughter, Deborah (Jason) Hamilton. She was the loving grandmother of Abigail and Riley Hamilton. She is further survived by her brother, Ronald (Gayle) Rottler and nieces, Cathie (Joe) Petoskey, Sandy (Chad) Berge and Beth (Anthony) Plageman, brother-in-law, David Derepkowski (late Terri Derepkowski), and great nieces, great nephew, cousins, family and many friends (including the "PIGS"). A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 21, 2021 at 6:30pm, St. Boniface Catholic Church, W204 N11940 Goldendale Rd. Germantown, WI 53022. Karen's family will greet family and friends beginning at 5:30. St. Boniface asked that all visitors wear a mask while inside.
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Carla Durand and David Whitcomb
May 25, 2021
Art and Debbie, I am so sorry to hear. Hold your memories close. Thinking of you and the memories we have of Karen.
George T Busateri
May 19, 2021
So sorry for your loss, Artie. I'll be keeping you and Karen in my prayers.
Ken & Sue Bode
May 18, 2021
Art, So sorry to hear about Karen. May your family support & comfort each other during this difficult time.
Barbara and Richard Prodehl
May 18, 2021
So sorry, Art, to hear about Karen. May happy memories carry you through these sorrowful times. She is soaring with the other Eagles.
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Lori Hoft
May 15, 2021
Karen was such a good person. I am so sad for Art and your family. We will keep her in my prayers.
JoAnne Uhlenberg
May 15, 2021
Artie, I am so very sorry to hear about your wife, Karen, passing. The Lord apparently decided to call her home and so now she is at peace. I pray that God will comfort you and your family including David. My sister Patsy also sends her condolence at this very difficult time. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Uhlenberg-Margenau
May 15, 2021
JoAnne told me about Karen. Sorry to hear that Artie. My condolences to you and your family.
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