MADISON / PORT WASHINGTON - Barbara Diane Karst, age 87, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on September 30, 1937, in Waukesha, WI the daughter of James and Dorothy (Hartung) Adrian.

Barbara graduated from Wauwatosa High School in 1955 and Lawrence University in 1959. She was united in marriage to Walter Karst and they celebrated 64 years together. Barbara worked as an English teacher in Edgerton, WI and Port Washington High School. In 1998 Barbara was awarded Teacher of the Year and retired in 1999.

Barbara was one of the founding members of St. Simon The Fisherman Episcopal Church in Port Washington and a proud and active member at St. Dunstan’s Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed participating in her book club and spending time at the family cabin in Vilas County. She loved traveling around the United States and overseas in Europe.

Barbara is survived by her son, James (Lisa) Karst; granddaughter, Victoria Karst; great-grandchild, Adrian; sister-in-law, Kathleen (Roger) Larson; nephews, Scott Krueger, Eric Krueger and Jim Reed; and nieces, Allison Pena and Christine Thoryk. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Dorothy; husband, Walter; and son, Craig Karst.

A memorial service will be held at ST. DUNSTAN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 6205 University Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2024, with Miranda K. Hassett presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761

Barbara Diane Karst

September 30, 1937 - November 23, 2024

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