February 19, 2021 – Kewaskum, WI – Karl E. Griep, 83, of Kewaskum, Wisconsin (formerly of Hartford) passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.
Karl was born October 24, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI to Dorothy E. (nee Koester) and Herman H. Griep. He served our country in the United States Navy. He was united in marriage to Susan M. Cobus on August 9, 1980 at St. John’s Church in Milwaukee. Karl was a shipping clerk at Wisconsin Color Press for 28 years until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting, black powder shooting, and reenacting train robberies.
Karl is survived by his loving daughter-in-law, Monica Griep of Racine; loving children, Robert (Imelda “Imee”) Roser of Hebron, Jacqueline (Dave) Landowski of Fond du Lac, David (Sharon) Roser of Allenton, and Richard (Jane) Roser of Boltonville; cherished grandchildren, Isabella and Jarod Griep, Zachary and Spencer (Lorvy) Lokken, Patrick and Lee Roser. He is further survived by loved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Kevin Griep; his beloved wife of 37 years, Sue; brothers, Mark and Ronald Griep; brothers-in-law, Larry and Richard Cobus; and sister-in-law, Carol Lorenson.
Funeral Services for Karl will be held Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 2 p.m.at the Shimon Funeral Home (824 Union Street Hartford, WI 53027) with Pastor Joe Brath officiating. Family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 12 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Washington County Humane Society (3650 State Road 60, Slinger, WI 53086, Attn: Chris Fleischmann) are appreciated.
Special thanks to the staff at Kettle Moraine Gardens for the wonderful care they provided Karl over the past 4 years.