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Karen C. Struck

 

POYNETTE  – Karen C. Struck, age 69, of Poynette, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015 at her home.

Karen was born on September 1, 1945 in Boone County, Iowa, the daughter of Leonard and Maxine (Anderson) Wilhelm.  Karen married Jim Struck and together they raised two daughters and two sons in Poynette, Wisconsin.  While Karen and Jim parted ways, Karen continued to make her home in Poynette, where she lived her last days.  Karen retired from Fristam Pumps in 2012 after almost 25 years of service. One job was never enough for Karen, so she filled her time traveling to see her family, working at the local convenience stores in Poynette, cleaning houses for others, or shooting pool with friends on Thursday nights.  Karen was well known by her loved ones for her remarkable cakes and she graciously filled requests for baking them whenever she could.  She was never shy to stand her ground for what she thought was right, but was respectful to others and quick to share her genuine laugh.   Karen had a welcoming smile she shared with most everyone she encountered and was typically the first to offer help to anyone in need.  Karen’s ultimate happiness came from her grandchildren, who she spoiled as much as she possibly could. 

Karen is survived by her children, Brigitt (Bob) Belau of Mitchell SD, Betsy Hansen of Dell Rapids, SD, and T.J. (Becky) Struck of Poynette; five grandchildren, Rachel and Katie Belau, Gregory and Haley Hansen, and Morigan Struck; six sisters, Pat (Larry) Trulin of Nevada, IA, Margaret (Phil) Sherbon of Omaha, NE, Bonnie (Don) Beal of Boone, IA, Barb (Tom) Broderick of Clive, IA, Jodi (Mike) Fagerland of Roland, IA, and Kathy (Louie) Wolfgram of Boone, IA, her dear friend Jackie Zimmerman of Poynette, along with many other adoring relatives and friends.  Karen was preceded in death by her parents and her step-son, Fredrick Struck.

Funeral services will be private.  A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Poynette.  Inurnment will be private.

 

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