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Karen Nolte Obituary
Appleton - Karen L. Nolte, 85, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Karen was born on December 4, 1935. On January 13, 1958 she was united in marriage to William Nolte. Karen was a nurse, starting in Milwaukee County, then Appleton Medical Center and finally retiring from the Outagamie County Health Care Center. Collecting rocks with her husband and taking long country drives were things she enjoyed. Karen also enjoyed casino trips and going to antique stores. She always continued to help people with their medical issues whenever she could. Her family will greatly miss her off-beat, unconventional sense of humor.
Karen is survived by her children; Cheryl (Scot) Lange, Will (Petra) Nolte, Kristi (Chip) Frailing, a son-in-law Bob Hadley, grandchildren; Scotty (Carly) Lange, Samantha (special friend Ben Lehrmann) Lange, Lucas (Melissa) Nolte, Hannah (special friend Matt Arnoldussen) Nolte, great grandchildren; Gwendlyn and Graeme Nolte and Louie Lange, half brothers Jack (Jane) Jelinski and David (Joan) Jelinski, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Karen was preceded in death by her mother Magdeline Fredriksen, her husband, William, a daughter Patricia Hadley and a grand daughter Jordan.
In keeping with Karen's wishes she will be laid to rest in the South New Hope Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.verkuilenfh.com. The family would like to thank Dr. Gene Rigstad, the staff at Brewster Village and the Hospice Team who took exceptional care of our mom.
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Cindy Endres
June 14, 2021
Bill and Karen used to come into Annies restaurant all the time years ago and I waited on them all the time and they were the absolute nicest, kindest, quirkiest people in the world. Bill had many jokes he would tell and Karen would just roll her eyes and laugh. I'm so sad they are not with us anymore but so happy they are together again. 2 people who were truly meant to be together were them. Roll your eyes Karen....Bill is waiting for that.
Betty Lange
June 12, 2021
Karen was a wonderful friend, we shared a lot of laughs and tears together.I miss her.
Jane (Wolf) Steger
June 12, 2021
Sympathies to you and your family at this difficult time Cheryl.
Susan Beyer
June 12, 2021
So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. I worked with Karen at OCHC.
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