MADISON - Karen Anne Melchert, age 73, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. She was born on Dec. 14, 1949, in Madison.

Karen graduated from Madison East High School and later attended MATC taking various courses. She married Herman Melchert on Jan. 24, 1970, in Madison at Bethany Evangelical Free Church. Karen worked as a data processor at Bank One and later on at the Department of Revenue. She retired in 2008.

Karen loved her family and being a mom. She loved her cats, playing the piano, walking, crocheting, camping and visiting state parks with "Her-man" because she was "Karen" for him. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii for their 25th anniversary. Karen was very much a prayer warrior and was active in children’s ministries. She was an avid Packers fan and also enjoyed tandem bike riding. Karen also enjoyed listening to Life 102.5 FM radio and loved table games.

Karen is survived by her husband, Herman; daughter, Nikko (Kym) Struck; and son, Ted Melchert. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sandford and Cecilia Bakken.

The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to Agrace HospiceCare for their loving care - Rebecca, Carman, Nathan and the many others who assisted in Karen's care. They would like to thank their lawyer Elizabeth for her help in their time of need and to Karen's physician Dr. Williams.

A memorial service will be held at BETHANY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 301 Riverside Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday.

Memorials may be gifted in Karen’s name to Agrace HospiceCare.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com <http://www.gundersonfh.com/>.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Karen A. Melchert

December 14, 1949 - January 04, 2023

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