Karen M. Hoeft Obituary
(née Ruhs) Karen was called home to the Lord unexpectedly on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the age of 73.
She is survived by her children Cindy Jensen, Tracy Schultz (Dan Sagert), Shari (Jimmy) Olson, and Mike Hoeft (Jen Wallace); her grandchildren Logan (21) & Camden Hoeft (11), Kelsi (Tim Champeau), Wyatt Mack, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Amara (Dylan) Erickson, Marissa & Zakk Olson and her great grandchildren Conner Mack (8), Unborn Baby Girl "Lilly Mae Champeau", Zoe Erickson (3), Olivia Andrea (4); Siblings Joan (Steve) Chivers, Bonnie (Tom) Kuester, Kenneth (Diana) Ruhs, Sandy Meyer & Dale Ruhs. Along with a large extended family of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Aunts & Uncles.
She is preceded in death by her husband Richard Hoeft and brother Robert (Debbie) Ruhs ; Parents Herbert & Lilly Ruhs of Ixonia.
Karen, Gaga, Grandma or all of the other nicknames she had, wouldn't want us to celebrate in boring black clothes and mourn her- she would want us to celebrate! So please, wear your brightest most floral dresses, shirts, big hats and let's send her home to the Lord in the style that she would've wanted us to! There will be finger foods and hot ham & rolls at the funeral home from 9am-12pm. There will be no further planned gathering at this time following the burial.
Visitation will be held from 9 AM until the time of Funeral Service at 12 PM on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral Home, 121 S Cross St, Oconomowoc. Burial to follow at Ixonia Lutheran Cemetery on Husitsford Rd in Ixonia. Any memorials given to the family are appreciated.
