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Karen Moerke Obituary
Karen was born in Amherst, WI, in December of 1939 to Raymond and Gladys (Hebblewhite) Kealiher. She graduated from Amherst High School in 1958.
Karen moved to Stevens Point following graduation and worked at the Congress Restaurant where she met her husband, Clarence Moerke. They married on May 2,1959 and went on to have three children. Karen worked at Herrschners, The Worth Company and retired from Portage County Health Care Services after 10 years of service in 2005.
Karen enjoyed a variety of hobbies including sewing, gardening, traveling and day trips to the casino. Above all, she loved spending time with her family.
Karen is survived by her children Pennie O'Hara (Bob), Jeff (Elizabeth) and Susan. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.
Karen was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one granddaughter, Amanda, and all of her siblings: Charles (Beulah), Stanley (Arlene), Clydene Stedman (Gale), Eugene (Darlene) and Donald (Elaine).
A private graveside service will take place at McDill Cemetery.
Shuda Funeral Chapel- Stevens Point is honored to assist the family with arrangements.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Karen, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Phil J Janowski
September 30, 2025
Pennie and family. My sincere condolences to the loss of your mother. May God rest her soul. I will remember her in my prayers. Phil J Janowski, Town of Hull, Portage County, WI.
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