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Karen Mae (Haug) Bork
Jan. 18, 1942 – April 15, 2022
Well, my journey on earth has ended. I never would have believed it would go so fast. However, my ride has been a wonderful and meaningful daily gift for many years.... who could ask for anything more! I was born to Jens and Ellen Haug. They gave me love unending, my Norwegian heritage and valued traditions, and a sense of family that encouraged pursuing hopes and dreams as my father did in coming to America at the age of 19.
My journey led me to become Mrs. Donald E. Bork Sr., receiving the gift of four sons: Brett Bork (Sue), Christopher Chad Bork (Dianne), Donald Bork Jr (Beth) and Seth Bork (Dana). Their wives brought us more gifts, then the delight of grandchildren: Jack and Emma Bork, Kariana and Anja Bork, Eden, Hannah, Olivia, and Zeke Juel (Paige); and our great-grandson Martin. Being a mom and a wife was my dream and what a wonderful time I had.
Professionally my journey included being a physical therapist, piano teacher, organist, getting a master's degree in grief counseling and death education, and creating a continuing care counseling service for a funeral home.
My personal interests included rosemaling, reading, writing, church committees, and chapter EI of P.E.O for Door County. Many meaningful, happy times were spent up north at our restored log cabin. Also, we cherished visiting family in Norway.
I have been blessed with 57 years of marriage to "my honey." I've had my hopes and dreams, what more could I ask than my next journey be to my heavenly home. "In God's time all things are right, beautiful, and possible when you believe."
My end-of-life journey included having cancer. It was a special time for our family showing us joy and blessings even in the difficult times. May all of you continue to enjoy your journey and find your miracles each day. Remember even though I have died I am still with you in heart and mind, I will see you again...
A funeral service will be held at BURKE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5720 Portage Road, Madison, at 12 noon, on Monday, May 2, 2022. A visitation will be held at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday, May 2, 2022. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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