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Karen Bruhn

Karen A. Bruhn Age 75, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Karen was born on Dec. 19, 1948 to David and Marcella (Shermitzler) Six. On April 14, 1973, she was united in marriage to Dennis Bruhn. Karen worked for many years at the Aurora Medical Center in Kaukauna until her retirement. She enjoyed quilting and making porcelain dolls and their clothes. Karen also enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and bird watching. She liked to volunteer at St. Paul Elder Services and was a member of the Kaukauna Community Health Associates. Karen was an avid reader and spent a lot of her time at the Kaukauna Public Library. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and camping with the grandchildren was always a special time. Karen is survived by her husband: Dennis; a son: Kevin (Leigh Ann) Bruhn; grandchildren: Olivia and Mason Bruhn; a brother: Al (Lynn) Six; sister: Deb (Mike Premeau) Six; nephew: Jim (Wayne Fronek) Six-Fronek; other relatives and friends. Karen was preceded in death by her parents and her mother- and father-in-law: Ramona and Russell Bruhn. The funeral service for Karen was held Aug. 9 at the Verkuilen Van Deurzen Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna. For online condolences please visit www.verkuilenfh.com. Memorials may be made to Friends of the Kaukauna Library.

VERKUILEN VAN DEURZEN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr, Kaukauna, 920-766-2099, www.verkuilenfh.com