Karen Koepp

March 18, 1944 — July 11, 2024

Karen "Bird" Koepp, 80 years old, passed away on July 11th, 2024 at the Marshfield Medical Center with her family by her side.

Karen Sue DeMert was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 18th,1944, to Oscar and Isabelle (Kuester) DeMert. She lived with her family in Milwaukee until the age of 2 years. The family then moved to Neillsville, WI, where she received her education and graduated from Neillsville High School in 1962.

Karen joined the Women's Army Corp in 1963-1966 on a "buddy plan" with Carol Schaub. She was stationed in Ft. McClellan, AL for basic training, and Ft. Sam Houston, TX for dental assistant training. She was transferred to her permanent post at Ft. Huachuca, AZ. She then received orders to Stutgard, Germany where she stayed until her Honorable Discharge. After her Honorable Discharge, she joined the National Guards in Neillsville. She then moved to Milwaukee and worked at Kohl's. She married Gerald Koepp in 1972. They later divorced. In 1982 she moved back to Neillsville and worked at various jobs.

Karen took great joy in spending time with her grandchildren and attending their activities. She loved to sew and won several awards for her appliqueing. She was an excellent seamstress! She also enjoyed antiquing, going to garage sales and family and friend gatherings. Karen will be remembered for her sense of humor, stories of the "Good old Days", her homemade Amish sugar cookies and living her life to the fullest.

Karen was a loving mother, grandmother and friend, always willing to lend a helping hand and a listening ear.

Karen was a member of the Greenwood American Legion Post 238 and Zion Lutheran Church in Granton, WI.

Karen is survived by her two children, Jason (Lisa) Koepp of Neillsville, WI and Jodi Koepp of Granton, WI. Four grandchildren, Abby, Max, Brett and Elle and many nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings; Kathleen (Sis) Holguin, Robert (Buck) DeMert, Eleanor (Ellie) Jacobs and Viola DeMert (infant).

I would like to thank the Veterans Home Health Care, Riverside Assisted Living and Marshfield Surgical ICU for the wonderful care given to my mom.

Burial will be in town of Weston, Marie Louise Chapel in Christie, WI at a later date. Pastor Daniel Schoessow officiating. Military Honors will be performed by the Veteran's Council.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com .

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Karen Koepp

March 18, 1944 — July 11, 2024

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