Karen Priebe Loenser

Karen P. Loenser, age 48 of Clear Lake, WI died surrounded by her family and friends on Wednesday morning, December 20, 2017 at the Amery Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer.
 
Karen Priebe Loenser was born on October 18, 1969 in Amery, WI the daughter of Roger and Nancy Priebe.  She grew up in Clear Lake, WI and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1987.  After graduation, Karen moved to the Twin Cities and attended school there.  She later went on to work in Roseville, MN where she began a career in Fashion Merchandising.   Karen was married to Kevin Loenser on May 1, 1993 at St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church in White Bear Lake, MN.   They moved to Rochester, NY where Karen attended the University of NY, College at Brockport and received a Master's Degree in Education and K-12 Special Ed.   They returned to Clear Lake, WI in 2005 and continued to raise two children, Gabriella and Adam.   Karen worked as a special education and reading teacher at St. Croix Central School in Hammond, WI until 2013.  In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking, bird watching, traveling, and mostly attending her children's sporting events. She enjoyed sharing a good cup of tea, visiting with friends and loved quilting with her mom and sisters.  She was also an active member of First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake.  Karen's greatest joy were her children and she made sure that every day their hearts were filled with her love to last a lifetime.  Karen tackled her cancer with strength, courage and stubbornness. She taught us that every day was a blessing. Through her journey, Karen was blessed and appreciative of the Love and support of her family, friends and her teaching family. She will be sorely missed by her family and many friends. 
 
She is preceded in death by her grandparents; Ramona & Thomas Meier, Bernard Priebe, Jerome Priebe and Karen’s special Angel "Little Grandma" Dorothy Priebe.
 
Survived by
Daughter and Son
Gabriella and Adam Loenser -  Clear Lake, WI
 
Parents
Roger Priebe -  Clear Lake, WI
Nancy (Everett) Kalbow - Cedar, MN
 
Sisters and Brother
Brenda (Tony) Johnson -  Dresser, WI
James Priebe - Blaine, MN
Anna (TJ) Buhr -  Clear Lake, WI
 
Step Dad
Robert "Curly" Danielson -  Clear Lake, WI
 
Former Spouse
Kevin Loenser -  Cumberland, WI
 
Many Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Family and Friends
Celebration of Karen’s life will be from 3PM – 7PM on Friday December 22, 2017 at First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, WI

 Memorial Services at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 23, 2017 
at First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, WI
 
Clergy -  Pastor Bryan Anderson          Music -  Brian Wick
 
Interment -  Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake, WI

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