Karen Henrickson-Bauer was born on June 30, 1952 and passed away on October 23, 2022 at the age of 70. She attended local schools and graduated from Sheboygan North High School. Karen served her country in the United States Army. She was united in marriage with James Bauer on September 24, 1994 at Fountain Park United Methodist Church in Sheboygan. During her working years, she worked as a radiology technologist at St. Nicholas Hospital, Valley View Medical Center, and Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc. Karen enjoyed Syfy, decorating for the holidays, especially Halloween and Christmas, being with her fur balls and making crafts and other gifts to give to her family and friends. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and would do absolutely anything for them. Karen was a very supportive person and valued every relationship she made.
Karen is survived by her husband, James Bauer; children, Ronna Brown, Michael (Kymberly) Henrickson, Anthony (Sara) De Spain and Steven (Lava) De Spain; grandchildren, Matthew, Aaden and Ryan Brown, Ava and Ethan Henrickson, Allyson De Spain and Morgan, Emma, and Nora De Spain and her puppos, Mazzi and Bentley. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Genevieve Henrickson; beloved sister and best friend, Linda and brother-in-law, Steven Bauer.
Karen’s wishes were that no funeral services be held.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for the care and love given to Karen.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.reinboldfh.com