Service Details
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm in Saint Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Avenue, with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Visitation will be in Saint Lucy Church on Thursday from 4:00 –6:00 pm. Private entombment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park.
Racine – Katharina “Karin” Fenkl, age 94, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday morning, February 24, 2019, surrounded with the love of her family.
Katharina was born in Haberspirk, Sudentenland, Czech Republic on December 30, 1924 to the late Franz and Hedwig (nee: Lattich) Nickerl. On October 14, 1950 in Ansbach, Germany she was united in marriage with Alois “Louie” Fenkl. They immigrated to Racine in 1955.
Although her main vocation in life was raising her family, Karin was employed by Welch Electric for many years. She was a faithful member of St. Lucy Catholic Church. Proud of her heritage, Karin was a member of the Deutsche Frauen Verein of the Deutscher Männer Verein. Among her interests, she enjoyed daily walks, vegetable & flower gardening, cooking German cuisine– especially Roladen & Dumplings, baking bread, and had a special place in her heart for her canine Dachshund companions. Above all, Karin loved spending time with her entire family.
Surviving are her loving husband of over 68 years, Alois “Louie” Fenkl; their children, Dieter (Roberta) Fenkl, Eric “Rick” (Stan Pierce) Fenkl and Ronald (Cari) Fenkl; grandchildren, Richard (Jenny), Michael (Paula) and Kevin (Kristi) Fenkl; Kristy (Shane) Rangel; Brian (Dani), Ronni Ann, Melissa, Brooke and Ryan Fenkl; 10 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Marianne Adelt; brother-in-law, Werner (Gertrud) Fenkl; sisters-in-law, Ursala and Irmgard Fenkl; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Katharina was preceded in death by her parents, Franz and Hedwig Nickerl; beloved son, Robert Fenkl; granddaughter, Michelle Fenkl; brother, Karl Nickerl; and brothers-in-law, Heinz Adelt, Anton Fenkl and Ludwig Fenkl.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm in Saint Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Avenue, with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Visitation will be in Saint Lucy Church on Thursday from 4:00 –6:00 pm. Private entombment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park.
A heartfelt note of thanks to Allay Home & Hospice – especially Katie, Rachel & Bethany; and to our devoted neighbors, Cathy & Doug Hay, for their compassionate care and support given in Karin’s time of need. May God bless all of you!
Carlena says
She was a fabulous lady. I’m so glad that i was lucky enough to know her. She brought much joy and laughter when she was around. I will miss her stories too.
Audrey Ferrett says
Thinking of Louis and Eric at this time of loss.
I have the fondest memories of Karin, always so happy and upbeat, energetic and kind. She became a part of our family not long after we came to this country and started a family. Karin and Louie became our “surrogate” American grandparents and I loved getting together at the holidays and always enjoyed seeing them when they visited South Florida. I remember Karin was always game for fun and laughter, dancing with my children, treating them like family and always so generous too.
We will miss her, but will always have happy memories of her to celebrate her amazing life and spirit.
Peace be with all,
Audrey , Samantha, Danielle, Francis
J. Flowers says
Dear family and friends, I’m very sorry for your loss. Many of us have experienced the death of a loved one. But in the near future this too will have passed away. At 1 Corinthians 15:26 it says “and the last enemy, death, is to be brought to nothing.” Yes, Jehovah God will completely remove our number one enemy death, forever. I hope this scripture brings you comfort.
Sharon Fenkl says
My condolences to the whole family
Gerdy Manning says
Karin and I worked together at Welch Electric, and remained friend for years. I always enjoyed visiting her and Louie at their home. I will always cherish those moments.
Ron and Teril Matera says
So sorry for your loss i know you will miss her. Just be thankful of all the fun memories she shared with you
Gerri Koll says
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Mike Kateley says
Saddened to hear of Karen Passing. She was a wonderful next door neighbor to my parents, Russ and Lolli, Condolences from Mike, Chris and Kevin Kateley.