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Karen Wienke Obituary
Karen was a member of the first graduating class of Monterey High School. She then attended Southern Methodist University and Texas Tech University.
She married Jerry Wienke on March 7, 1958 in Lubbock, Texas. They lived in Petersburg and Lubbock during their over sixty years of marriage.
Karen was a loving wife to Jerry and a supportive mother to three children and a fun loving grandmother to two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Karen was a strong Christian witness and an effective encourager to many. She was also a talented artist.
Karen was preceded in-death by her parents, her sister Dinah and son Brandon.
She is survived by her loving husband Jerry, her daughters Julie Wienke of Montgomery, Texas and Lezli Wienke of College Station, Texas, her grandchildren Sierra Fraiser of Montgomery, Texas and Ben Frasier of Auburn, Washington, her great-grandchildren Gabbey, Sydney and Silas Frasier. Also surviving are sisters Jan Kerr of Placitas New Mexico and Gingah Milnes of Newport Vermont.
A memorial service to celebrate Karen's incredible life will be conducted at a date to be announced later.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Meals on Wheels or a charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Howard and Georgie Timmons
August 25, 2019
She was a beautiful, graceful lady and we have many fond memories of times with her, Jerry, Brandon, Lezlie and Julie at Trinity Church. Our prayers are for comfort and peace. God bless all of you!
Sharon and Kenneth Bond
August 22, 2019
We loved Karen. She was a gentle spirit. We always felt better just being around her.
Mary Mag Miller Henderson
August 21, 2019
Karen was always a lady (and I mean a genuine, true LADY)I looked up to growing up next door to her in Petersburg. I loved going to her house just to visit and soak in her gentle-ness. Then fast forward 10 years or so, Karen was pergnant with Brandon the same time I was expecting our daughter. She gave me some great advice and needed reassurance that I very much needed. My prayers are with Jerry, the girls and families. Mary Mag (Miller) Henderson
ruby thompson
August 21, 2019
I was so sorry to hear this , have known her forever it seems . And always had a smile and hug , so sorry for your loss .
Mark King
August 20, 2019
I cannot even remember when I did not know Karen. She was a kind,smart,fun person. She was a "safe place" and a comfort for Laurie and I always. She definitely made this world a better place. Thank You God for Karen Kerr Wienke!
August 20, 2019
I cannot even remember when I did not know Karen. She was a kind,smart,fun person. She was a "safe place" and a comfort for Laurie and I always. She definitely made this world a better place. Thank You God for Karen Kerr Wienke!
Tracy Baugh
August 20, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the family of Karen. What a beautiful lady with a beautiful spirit. We are praying that your happy memories will give you strength and peace during this time of loss.
God's blessings to you,
Your friends at Home Instead Senior Care
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