Karen L. Schraeder Obituary
In loving memory of Karen L. Schraeder (Great Bend, Kansas), who departed this world on March 28, 2025 at the age of 72. Karen leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Karen's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William "Bill" Koester and Helen Koester (Langer); and her brother Norman Koester. She is survived by: her husband Richard Schraeder; her son David Schraeder (Melissa Koehn) of Great Bend; her granddaughter Paige Koehn of Great Bend; her brothers, Duane Koester (Janet) of Hoisington, Ken Koester (Barbara) of Great Bend, Ron Koester (Betty) of Manhattan and Rick Koester (Pam) of Hoisington; and her sister-in-law Ellen Koester (Tucker) of Topeka. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
March 31, 2025
Linda Koester-Vogelsang wrote a sympathy message