Karen M. Boettcher

Born into Eternal Life on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at age 50 after a long battle with cancer. Loving wife of Andrew for 25 years. Exceptional mother of Vince, Luke and Sophia. Beloved daughter of Paul and Barbara Rieden. Cherished sister of Paula, Linda and Michael. Also loved by many in-laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Visitation on Friday, September 7, 2018 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, 734 Glenview Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53213. Funeral Mass to follow at 12:00 PM. Private Burial at Highland Memorial Park in New Berlin.

Born in Neenah, Karen attended Neenah High School and came to Milwaukee where she graduated from Marquette University and met her husband, Andy. After working for several dentists, Karen settled at Sussex Dental where she practiced dentistry since 1999. Karen and her family settled in Wauwatosa and were part of the St. Jude the Apostle parish community for many years. Karen enjoyed reading, running, travel and most of all, spending time with her family, friends and pets. Her giving nature showed in her care for her patients and made her an incredible wife and mother.

“We will miss you but you’ll be in our hearts forever”.