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Karen Wischer Obituary
Karen was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 34 years in various positions. Karen liked to travel, go to Brewers games, and watch the Bucks and Packers play. She also loved spending time with family, crushing people in cribbage, or a quiet night working on a puzzle or crossword.
Karen is preceded in death by her parents Robert Sr. and Doris Quesnell, sister Mary Lindorfer, brothers Robert Jr. and Michael Quesnell, and brother-in-law Brent Lindorfer.
She is survived by her loving husband Michael; children Barbara Tarantino, Andrea (Chris) Gracia, and Michael (Briana) Tarantino; stepchildren Jason (Ashley) Wischer, Gina (James) Medrano, Tristan (Maggie) Wischer; siblings Steven (Pamela) Quesnell, Joseph Quesnell, Paul (Lisa) Quesnell, Patrick (Barbara) Quesnell and sisters-in-law Linda (Robert Jr) Quesnell and Lisa (Michael) Quesnell.
Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation is Friday, June 13, 2025, from 11:00am until 2:00pm with a short service to follow. Location is CHURCH AND CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 15250 W National in New Berlin, WI.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials in Karen's name may be made to Susan G Komen Foundation or The American Heart Association.
Church & Chapel Funeral Service Serving the Family Milw. 262-827-0659 Wauk. 262-549-0659 Online Obit, Condolences, Directions www.churchandchapel.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Karen, please visit our floral store.
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