Dorothy Mae (Walmer) Karlen Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dorothy Mae Karlen, age 84, of Janesville, WI, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. She was born on February 13, 1931 in Janesville, the daughter of Royce and Blanche (Johnson) Walmer. She married Walter R. Karlen on February 6, 1949 in Brodhead. He passed away on October 24, 2002. Dorothy attended Albany High School. She and her husband owned and operated 'Dorothy's Bar' in Alma Center, WI. She enjoyed playing cards, being with her lady friends on Friday night, gambling, and being with family, and following her grandchildren in sports. In her earlier years, she enjoyed softball and bowling. She is survived by her children, Shirley (Bill) Raatz, Steven (Lucy) Karlen, both of Janesville, Randall (Sally) Karlen, Evansville, WI; a sister, Arlene Perkins, Janesville; a brother, Alvin (Phyllis) Walmer, Evansville, WI; a sister-in-law, Helen Welton, Janesville; ten grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and a great great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2015, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Janesville, with Pastor Bruce Gray officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Janesville. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m., Friday, until time of services at the church. A memorial fund will be established.

Dorothy Mae (Walmer) Karlen

February 13, 1931 - June 30, 2015