1956
Karen
2017
Karen Lynn Bluske
December 2, 1956 — May 30, 2017
Karen Lynn Bluske, of Frontenac, passed away on May 30, 2017 at the age of 60, having battled POEMS syndrome with strength and resiliency for the last three years. She was amongst family at the Mayo Clinic care center in Lake City upon her passing, displaying courage until the end.
Karen was born on December 2, 1956 to Walter and Phyllis Wuttke in La Crosse, WI. After graduating from Luther High School in Onalaska, Wisconsin, in 1975, Karen met her husband Bryan and travelled the country with their son Geoff. They settled down in the Midwest and had their daughter Krista in Manitowoc, Wisconsin and eventually moved to Red Wing, Minnesota. She took a position with Star Realty/Siewert Construction as an office manager and later became a realtor for the company.
In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, encircling her and Bryan's home with a wide array of colorful flowers and a garden that produced a bounty of vegetables. She and her husband would take many trips to Mexico with friends, spending time relaxing on the beach. She was a devoted Packers fan, sometimes cheering with such volume people down the street would take notice.
Karen was a strong voice of guidance to her family, providing the moral structure that would form their lives. Yet she always allowed her children to follow their own passions in life and was an avid supporter of their creative, athletic, scientific, and artistic endeavors. The impact she had is not only felt on those close to her, but will be passed on to further generations.
Shortly before her passing, Karen became a grandmother to Sydney, born to her daughter Krista Bluske and son-in-law Drew Bluske. Being able to meet her granddaughter in her final days brought a smile to Karen's face.
She is survived by her husband Bryan Bluske of Frontenac; daughter Krista (Drew) Bluske of San Diego, Calif.; son Geoffrey Bluske of Lake City; parents Walter and Phyllis Wuttke of La Crosse; brother Dave (Toni) Wuttke of Holman; sister Diane (Randy) Ottery of Onalaska, and granddaughter Sydney Bluske.
Memorial service will take place at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, La Crosse, WI on Tuesday, June 6th at 11:00 am with the Reverend Don Pieper officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel, Red Wing, and also one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be sent to: Gift of Life Transplant House, Rochester, MN and the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
602 Plum St,
Red Wing, MN 55066
2720 26th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
2720 26th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
Karen was born on December 2, 1956 to Walter and Phyllis Wuttke in La Crosse, WI. After graduating from Luther High School in Onalaska, Wisconsin, in 1975, Karen met her husband Bryan and travelled the country with their son Geoff. They settled down in the Midwest and had their daughter Krista in Manitowoc, Wisconsin and eventually moved to Red Wing, Minnesota. She took a position with Star Realty/Siewert Construction as an office manager and later became a realtor for the company.
In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, encircling her and Bryan's home with a wide array of colorful flowers and a garden that produced a bounty of vegetables. She and her husband would take many trips to Mexico with friends, spending time relaxing on the beach. She was a devoted Packers fan, sometimes cheering with such volume people down the street would take notice.
Karen was a strong voice of guidance to her family, providing the moral structure that would form their lives. Yet she always allowed her children to follow their own passions in life and was an avid supporter of their creative, athletic, scientific, and artistic endeavors. The impact she had is not only felt on those close to her, but will be passed on to further generations.
Shortly before her passing, Karen became a grandmother to Sydney, born to her daughter Krista Bluske and son-in-law Drew Bluske. Being able to meet her granddaughter in her final days brought a smile to Karen's face.
She is survived by her husband Bryan Bluske of Frontenac; daughter Krista (Drew) Bluske of San Diego, Calif.; son Geoffrey Bluske of Lake City; parents Walter and Phyllis Wuttke of La Crosse; brother Dave (Toni) Wuttke of Holman; sister Diane (Randy) Ottery of Onalaska, and granddaughter Sydney Bluske.
Memorial service will take place at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, La Crosse, WI on Tuesday, June 6th at 11:00 am with the Reverend Don Pieper officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel, Red Wing, and also one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be sent to: Gift of Life Transplant House, Rochester, MN and the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Visitation
JUN 5. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home - Bodelson-Mahn Chapel602 Plum St,
Red Wing, MN 55066
Visitation
JUN 6. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)
Grace Ev. Lutheran Church2720 26th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
Funeral Service
JUN 6. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
Grace Ev. Lutheran Church2720 26th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
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