Obituaries

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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