Louise Karls

Dane—Louise A. “Lou Ann” (Kessenich) Karls, age 85, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 19, 2020, due to complications of COVID-19.

She was born on December 22, 1934, the daughter of Gerald and Pearl (Borchers) Kessenich. After graduating from Waunakee High School, she worked in Madison at General Telephone Co. and as a professional seamstress. She married Roland W. “Punk” Karls on June 24, 1958. Lou Ann and Punk lived and worked on the family farm and raised their children. Lou Ann loved to bowl, sew, crochet, play cards, and spend time with family and friends. She is a member of Blessed Trinity Parish.

She is survived by her seven children, Ann (Steve) Plendl, Al (Bonnie), Jerry (Lori), Nancy (Gary) Endres, Mark (Kris), Joe (Roxanne), Lynn (Torrey) Latham; 21 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Helen (Roger) Ripp, Toni (Jerry) Ripp, Gina Hilgenberg; and brother-in-law Roger Helgerson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Romain, and many family members.

A private funeral service was held at Blessed Trinity Parish—St. Michaels, Dane with Father Joseph Baker officiating. Burial took place at the church cemetery.

Winn-Cress Funeral Home

5758 Hwy Q

Waunakee, WI