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Karen Repavich Obituary

Repavich OD, Karen (Nee Mundschau) Of Waukesha passed away peacefully on April 5, 2018 at her home with family at her side at the age of 54 years. Karen has been in practice as an Optometrist since 2000, and owned Milwaukee Family Vision Center. She played the flute in the Menominee Falls Symphony Orchestra. Karen is lovingly survived by husband, Wyatt and sons, William and Alex. She is further survived by her nine siblings, Barbara, David Mundschau, Jean (Rick) Glowacki, Steven (Kathy), Thomas, Matthew, Laura, Daniel (Annette) and Joseph (Jennifer) Mundschau; her in-laws, James and Judith Repavich; brothers-in-law, Wade (Ramel) and James (Suzanne) Repavich; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Kathleen. A gathering will be held on Wednesday, April 11, from 5 PM until the time of the 7 PM Life Celebration Service, at the funeral home.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 8, 2018.

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Nicole Kendricks

December 10, 2018

I had the pleasure of meeting Dr Karen a few years ago. She convinced me to get no lines when I was nowhere near ready to accept that my eyes were getting old at 44 years old. In her sweet and loving way, she showed me the pros and convinced that it would be okay. I believed her. I'll miss her dearly. She was a wonderful person.

Nicole and family

T A

December 5, 2018

I was a patient of her over the years. She was always kind and sincere. My prayers to her family and friends.

November 28, 2018

I am in complete Awe as I went to schedule an appointment and to find out she is no longer with us!! She was the best in the business and will be missed. "No man knows the day or the hour!" May God Bless her soul!
-The I.T. Geek

Lucinda Kinlow

July 30, 2018

I was so surprised to find out today that Karen is no longer with us! I've only met her once for an interview. I stopped by to see how business was going and seen the posting on the door. Thank's for sharing of her passing. I found her to have such a beautiful spirit and she left an impression on me! I pray the Lord Jesus is comforting the family through this loss!

Gloria Sanchez

May 17, 2018

Karen was my OD for years she was the best at what she loved. I recently found out and I couldn't believe it. May she rest in peace playing her flute above. God bless her and loved ones.

Allene Nash

May 7, 2018

So very sorry to hear of Dr Repavich's passing, always so sweet.

Char Hinton

May 2, 2018

Karen was the Optometrist for my family. She always greeted us with kindness and a smile. I'm stock at the fact she is no longer with us. My condolences to her husband, children, family, and working family.

Bernie & Arline Mundschau

April 13, 2018

Wyatt, Alex, Bill and Family, (Barbara, David, Jeanie, Laura, & the rest of the kids)

We are so very sorry for your loss. We have many wonderful memories of Karen growing up and we will always remember her as a very quiet, sweet & kind niece. Im sorry we were unable to attend Karens memorial service due to health reasons.

She will be watching from Heaven. May she Rest In Peace.

Peter Stefaniak

April 13, 2018

Wyatt, Just saw this looking through JS online. So sorry to hear about Karen. She was truly a kind and wonderful person. I always felt she was genuine no matter what. My thoughts are with you and your family. I am sorry I missed the service, would have liked to pay my respects in person.

Kathy Carson

April 13, 2018

My sincere sympathy to the Repavich family.
Dr. Repavich has been my vision doctor for the last 15 years.

I was so saddened to learn of her passing on yesterday 4-12 when I went to the Vision Center pick up my new glasses. When I asked the staff how Karen was doing, they gave me the news gently as I sat in a chair.

She was always so kind and had an loving and deep concern for all of her patients.

I will truly miss seeing and talking with her. Even in her last few years, she honored my request of ordering glasses with rhinestones on them.

This pair of glasses I will treasure always because of Dr. Karen Repavich.

May she now rest eternally in peace is my prayer.

Karen and Dave Krause

April 11, 2018

Our sincere sympathies to the Repavich family.
RIP Karen.

Barbara Carrera

April 11, 2018

My sincere sympathies to Wyatt and his family.

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Sandra Wysocki

April 9, 2018

MY sympathies to the entire Repavitch family.

Anjonette Colvin

April 8, 2018

Karen, you were one of the most conscientious and caring people I've ever met. I loved having you in our circle of friends in optometry school. I loved your mind, you were brilliant. I loved your heart, it was honest. You will be dearly missed. We are praying for your family during such a difficult time.

Don and Georgette Gilpin

April 8, 2018

We are glad that Karen is no longer in pain. We dislike that she has gone. We will hold tight to our wonderful memories of her life. We send our condolences to all of her family, especially Wyatt, Bill and Alex. See you Wednesday.

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Laura Mundschau

April 8, 2018

I miss you already T_T


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Bruce Spurrier

April 8, 2018

Ida and I would like to add our sincere condolences to you Wyatt and the boys for your loss.

April 8, 2018

You and your family are in my prayers .

Paul Brown

Dave and Donna Mae Dudor

April 8, 2018

Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of a wonderful, talented, wife and mother. Our thoughts and prayers are for your family during this difficult time.

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