Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Karen Kay Kunde, age 48, of Oshkosh died Monday, March 6, 2017, at home. She was born December 12, 1968, in Oshkosh to Donald and Patricia (Rymer) Kunde. Karen was a 1987 graduate of Winneconne High School. She worked in retail at Goodwill Industries. Karen was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, Winneconne. She found comfort in her family, neighbors, and church. Karen loved her nieces, nephews, dogs, and mowing lawn.
Karen is survived by her father and step-mother, Donald and Lois Kunde, of Oshkosh; two brothers, a sister, and their families: John (Janet) Kunde, of Oshkosh, and their children, Jennifer, Justin, and Jaclynn Kunde; Mark (Cheryl) Kunde, of Oshkosh, and their children, Sarah (Jon) Walsh and their son Kristopher, Amanda Kunde (fiancé, Branden), Stacey Kunde, Mitchell (Katie) Kunde, Rhonda Kunde (friend, Dakota), Wanda Kunde (friend, Corey); Carol (John) Luedtke, of Dale, and their children, Eric, Nicole, and Tricia Luedtke; her good friend, Tom Samuel; and other relatives and friends.
Karen was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Kunde; a nephew, Joshua Kunde; and grandparents, Earl and Gladys Kunde, Lee and Dorothy Rymer.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Saturday, March 11, 2017, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church 8 S. Fourth St. Winneconne. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Pastor Mark Albrecht officiating. Burial will be in the Scheller Cemetery, town of Nekimi.
If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.
Steven Miller (class 1985 ) wrote on March 29, 2017
Taken too soon
Terri (Lee) Brauer wrote on March 10, 2017
I am sorry to hear of Karen's passing. I will always remember Karen for being friendly to everyone! Please know that you are all in my prayers at this difficult time.
Tim & Beth Oestreich wrote on March 10, 2017
Sorry to hear of Karen's passing. We still remember how we would go to each other's homes at Christmas time and tell everyone what we received for gifts when we still lived on Maxwell Rd and our children were young. Our sympathy for the Kunde family.
Teresa Tuschl wrote on March 10, 2017
So sorry to hear of Karen's passing. She had a real love of life and always had a kind word and a big smile for everyone she met. My thoughts and prayers to her family, friends and co-workers who I am sure will miss her greatly.
Orv and Jean Luebke wrote on March 9, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with Karen's family and her special friend Tom.
Now you can rest in peace and no more surgeries, at last you are pain free and you are in the hands of your Lord.
merl ven rooy wrote on March 9, 2017
My heart felt sorry for your lose. Karen was a free spirit and always had a happy greeting for you. You could always count on her help in the FFA and Agri-business dept.
Julie Beyer wrote on March 9, 2017
I fondly remember Karen as a student at Winneconne High School. She was always very talkative and social. Karen always cheered on all of the Winneconne Wolves athletic teams over the years. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the entire family at this difficult time.
Julie Jensen Zittlow wrote on March 9, 2017
So very sorry to hear about the passing of Karen. She always and a friendly word to say and a laugh or two to share. Rest in peace, Karen! You will be missed! Sending many prayers for all of the Kunde family.
Marti Norton wrote on March 9, 2017
Karen had the gift of friendship which she spread to all people she encountered. The last time I saw her she started up a conversation, as always, remembering all sorts of moments in our past that even I had forgotten. Wonderful, friendly high school girl who grew into a fine woman. We shall remember her. Peace & comfort to her family.
Chris Allen wrote on March 9, 2017
Karen had a truly good heart. The kids called her "Superfan"...she loved her school and all the teams.
She was a good neighbor to all. May she find peace in heaven. "They also serve, who only stand and wait".
Chris and Russell Allen
Anna Johnson wrote on March 9, 2017
I can't believe you are gone. I just seen you a couple of months or so ago and we had a couple of good laughs. I still remember waiting on you at the Winneconne Kwik trip and the countless talks we had about life, family, friends and our animals. I will miss you Karen, R.I.P. Til we meet again.
Sheila Kerry wrote on March 9, 2017
My condolences to the Kunde families, have peace knowing she is an angel watching over you. Karen and Grandpa Rymer are up there telling there many jokes.
Mr & Mrs. Andrew Steffen wrote on March 9, 2017
Just a note to tell you all that you are all in our thoughts and hearts. I pray for the love and sure compassion of God to flood your hearts and surround each of you as these days pass into months and the sense of deep loss slowly turns to the fond memories held from long ago. I will always remember those early on when we were so much younger and care free spending days of summer vacation with you all on the farm....we made some awesome memories for sure! Karen, I will always remember your beautiful smile, the way it lit up your entire face...and that little mischievous grin you'd get. I know one day we will again be joined because of Salvation in Christ and we'll have eternity together so until then Cousin I'll just say...See you later beautiful ! Love Debi (James) Steffen
Dawn & John Miller wrote on March 8, 2017
Rest in peace Karen, you will be greatly missed by many and your mom will be waiting for you with open arms.