Terri A. Karls

In Loving Memory of Terri A. Karls
Sunrise: January 5, 1965 – Sunset: August 14, 2025

With profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Terri A. Karls on August 14, 2025. Terri was a beacon of love, strength, and grace whose presence lit up every room and whose heart embraced everyone she met. She is survived by her husband Joel; her children Jake (Heather) and Julia; her brothers Norb (Barb) and Mark (Dawn); and her sisters Erin (Matt), Carla. Each of them carries forward her legacy of love, resilience, and faith.

Terri was a devoted Christian whose faith in God guided her every step. Her love for the Lord was evident in the way she lived-with compassion, humility, and unwavering kindness. She was the cornerstone of her family and her devotion to them was boundless. Her joy was found in the everyday moments and the smiles she could bring to others.

Professionally, Terri was a trailblazer. As a successful businesswoman in the technology sector, she broke barriers and defied expectations. Her brilliance was matched only by her generosity-she led with empathy, mentored with intention, and treated her colleagues like family. Her team was a community she built with care, vision, and heart.

Terri's life was a masterclass in determination and grace. She inspired those around her not just with her accomplishments, but with her spirit. She lifted others up, believed in their potential, and never hesitated to offer a helping hand or a listening ear. Her legacy is etched in the lives she touched, the love she gave, and the light she leaves behind.

Terri A. Karls will be deeply missed, but her spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Her life was a gift, and her memory will be a blessing.

"Well done, good and faithful servant." – Matthew 25:23

A Memorial of Terri's life will be held at Poplar Creek Church, 17770 West Cleveland Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Visitation/Remembrance will begin at 10:30 AM and the ceremony begins at 11:00 AM. Celebration of life following at Fairways of Woodside Golf Course, W235 N8518 Clubhouse Circle, Sussex, Wisconsin. Food will be served. We will honor her memory with stories, prayers, and the love she so freely gave.

As a family, we ask that in place of flowers, donations be given to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network(PanCAN (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network)). We believe PanCAN (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network) is an incredible organization that provided support to Terri and our entire family during some of the hardest times of our lives and is actively involved in research to combat pancreatic cancer.

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