Karen Meyer

Karen S. Meyer, age 69, of Ogema, passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband by her side on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, after a courageous battle with ALS and under the tender care of St. Croix Hospice.

Karen was born on June 22, 1952, the daughter of Francis and Dolores (Dessl) Sebold. She graduated from Colby High School in 1970. She was united in marriage to Bruce Meyer on Aug. 22, 1970, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Dorchester.

She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church of Prentice where she served as the organist for many years. She had a great love for her faith and parish. She was employed at Meyer Lumber Co. in Dorchester for 50 years. Karen loved the outdoors, tending to her Christmas trees, playing her piano, and spending time with her family, friends and beagles. She will always be remembered for her selfless acts of kindness and generous heart.

Karen is survived by her husband of 51 years, Bruce; mother, Dolores Sebold; siblings: Shirley (Randy) Tesmer, Paula (Lee) Blasel, Connie (Mike) Decker, Joe Sebold, Chuck (Gloria) Sebold, Sara (Doug) Blair and Fred Sebold; mother-inlaw, Marion Meyer; brother-in-law, Duane (Jane) Meyer; sister-in-law, Marcia (Joey) Garcia; along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her dad, Francis Sebold; sister, Amy Sebold; nephew, Perry Blasel; her father-in-law, Art Meyer; as well as grandparents: Joseph and Sophie Dessl and Joseph and Laura Sebold.

A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at St John’s Catholic Church, 935 Town St., Prentice, WI 54556. Fr. Lourdu Raju will preside. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue until the time of the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Heindl-Nimsgern Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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