Karen Soli

(Nee Lorentzen) Found peace on Thursday, September 5, 2019. Age 89. Beloved wife of the late Russell M. Soli. Loving mother of Lynn (Bruce Kamradt) Soli. Grandmother to Lesley (Ricky Swallow) Vance and Alison (Kris Hoff) Vance. Great-grandmother of Marsden, Leo, and June. Aunt of David (Linda) Lorentzen, Bryan (Cindy) Lorentzen, Barb (Tom) Hoelzer, Ann Kenas, and Sue Nelson. God Mother of David (Andrea) Solum. Special Grandmother to Alex and Robby. Also loved by family in Norway including Inger and Arnstein Thaule as well as many special friends.

Karen embraced every moment of her life. She had an indomitable spirit and was an inspiration to many. Karen was a devoted wife, mother and friend. She explored exotic corners of the world with family and friends and loved spending summers gardening, swimming and kayaking at her cottage. Karen was a charter member of Cross of Life Church and past president of the Wisconsin State Chapter of P.E.O.

Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin, Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Funeral Service at 6:00 PM.

Memorials appreciated to The Global Visions Fund, Inc., The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, Unity Lutheran Church, or Wisconsin State Chapter P.E.O. Sisterhood.

You will be in our hearts forever.