Karen Berka (nee Packard)
Karen was born in Westwood, CA on March 4, 1944 and grew up in Park Falls, WI where she attended St. Anthony Catholic School. She resided with her husband Rich, in Grand Marsh, WI for the past 20 years.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Margaret Packard; her identical twin sister, Sharon Richson; her brother, Robert Packard; one nephew, Dale Richson; and several aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Richard; her daughter, Denise (Neil) Wallner; her grandchildren, Alyssa and Mason Wallner; sister-in-law, Kathie Hall; two nieces and a nephew; and numerous aunts and uncles.
Karen did not want a funeral and wanted to be remembered as a happy person who was always busy. She was always happy with her foot on the peddle of her Jeep or at the sewing machine. Karen also loved camping, swimming, and listening to country music. Karen enjoyed talking to new people and made friends wherever she went. She will be missed by many.
Rich and Family: Just saw the notice of Karen’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Rich, Denise and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Never once when I talked to her would she ever let on to the struggle she was battling. She always wanted you to believe she was doing just fine. A brave lady she was, more concerned about keeping this struggle from causing pain to others. Rich you did an amazing job for years, taking great care of her, a responsibility many can’t or will not take on. Your dedication and love for her clearly shine through. May you all find peace knowing she is with the rest of her family now and will be waiting anxiously to greet us when our day comes. She will be greatly missed and will keep a loving watch on those she left behind. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all . God bless.
Rich and Family, so sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. She is at peace now.
Denise and Rich, so sorry for your loss. Karen will be missed by all
To the Berka Family, So very sorry for your loss, Karen was such a happy person. Karen will be missed by all
We are so sorry to hear about Karen. Everyone loved visiting with her and she was such a special sweet person. She will truely be missed.
Denise and Rich, I am so sorry for your loose. Karen was like a second mom to me when we were kids. I have fond memories of her and only wish I would have seen her and all of you more often My prayers are with you. If I can do anything please call. 414-531-6478