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Karen Kay Bremer

July 26, 1946 - February 05, 2025

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Obituary For Karen Kay Bremer

Deforest - Karen Kay Bremer, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in Madison, WI. She was born on July 26, 1946 in Prairie du Chien, WI to parents, Lowell and Marion (Lewig) Klein. Karen graduated from Waupun High School in 1964. Karen married her husband, Vaughn J. Bremer Jr. on June 5, 1976 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Middleton.

Karen worked for the State of Wisconsin as an investigator for the Department of Public Instruction for 33 years, until her retirement. Karen had been a member of the Madison Knitting Guild, enjoyed traveling to Daytona Beach, as well as camping in Wisconsin Dells. She also loved line dancing and country music.

Karen is survived by her husband, Vaughn; children, Patty Hill, Randy (Ginny) Klein, Doreen (Paul) Hartgerink, and Shelby (Chandric) Harrison; grandchildren, Creed Klein, Samantha (Josh) Rohde, and Zachary Hartgerink; and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; in-laws, Vaughn Sr. and Barbara Bremer; grandson, Brandon Bremer; and son-in-law, Timothy Hill.

The family would like to give special thanks to their close friends for all of the love and support, and to the staff at UW Hospital for their accommodating care.

A Celebration of life will be held at the CC Riders Clubhouse, 1325 Parkside Drive, Madison, WI at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, February 23, 2025 with a lunch following.

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  • February 16, 2025

    Lary Corcoran

    My Deepest Condolences Vaugh Lary Corcoran

  • February 15, 2025

    Sue Michealson

    ❤️thinking of you Vaughn Sue Michealson

  • February 12, 2025

    Roberts Family

    Dear Bremer Family ❤️ sending our sincere thoughts and prayers ~ we absolutely have cherished our time and memories 🙏 blessings to you all. Love from all of the Roberts Family and The Edge-O-Dells ~ Wisconsin Dells

  • February 11, 2025

    Susan Atkinson

    I worked with Karen at DPI for many years. She helped me get my first (and only) tattoo. My condolences to Vaughn and Karen's family. Susan Atkinson

  • February 11, 2025

    Annie &Ernie

    We are so sorry Vaughn and Family! Karen was one of a kind and will be missed at Daytona Bike Week!

  • February 11, 2025

    Bryan Bremer

    So sorry for your loss, condolences.

  • February 11, 2025

    Kimberly Harrison

    My condolences and prayers are with you all

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