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Timothy Paul Karbler

October 7, 1939 - December 22, 2024
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Thursday 1/2, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Prayer Service 6:45 PM.

St. Charles Catholic Church
313 Circle Drive
Hartland, WI 53029
Friday 1/3, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Service
Memorial

In keeping with Tim’s commitment to dentistry and his long-time affiliation with Marquette Dental School, a scholarship is being established in his name at the Marquette University School of Dentistry. If you wish to make a donation, please visit the website: www.givecampus.com/schools/MarquetteUniversity, or send it to Marquette University, P.O. Box 7013, Carol Stream, IL 60197.  Please make your check payable to “Marquette University SOD,” and include a note or memo designating your gift for the “Tim Karbler Memorial Scholarship.”

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Charles Parish, Hartland, or St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Rubicon appreciated.

Mass
St. Charles Catholic Church
313 Circle Drive
Hartland, WI 53029
Friday 1/3, 12:30 pm

Timothy Paul Karbler, age 85, of Hartland died on December 22 after a yearlong fight against cancer, going peacefully to eternal life surrounded by his loving family.  Born on October 7, 1939, in Sandusky, OH, he was the loving and beloved husband of Linda (Chapman), and dear father of Elizabeth (Steve) Noack, Jane (Jim) Vetter, Dan (Leah), Carol (Steve) Mehring, and Linda’s children Julie Chapman (Jeremy Statz) and Heather (Curt) Gundrum.  Additionally, he was the adored Grandpa to Alexandra, Paul and Thomas Noack, Katie (Flavio) Rovertoni, Dana (Aaron Sedman), Sean and Daniel (Jess Rubino) Vetter, Lauren (Brad Cho) and Tim Karbler, Taylor (Andrew Kemmer), Martha, Owen and Lillian Mehring, Greta Gundrum, Molly Frankwick (Arron Killian), and Haley Henke (Tony Mueller), and joyful Great Grandpa to Mallory and Oakley. He is survived by sisters Judy and Connie and brothers Kit and Kevin and was preceded in death by Martha (nee Frye), his loving wife of 46 years, his brother Terry, and his parents Rose and Paul.

After serving in the US Air Force as a dental technician, Tim began a long and successful career in the dental supply business, earning Salesman of the Year and other awards at Pelton & Crane before joining the Austin Dental Equipment Company.

Tim was a recognized and valued leader in the Hartland community, serving on the Arrowhead High School Board where he chaired the Building and Grounds committee. During his tenure, Tim headed the transformational modernization of Arrowhead’s outdoor track from cinder to the composite surface we know today. Tim was also past president of the Hartland Lion’s Club, Nagawaukee Men’s Club, and his condo association in Cape Canaveral, FL, and was proud member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion Flanagan Dorn Post 294.

Tim excelled at everything he did. He was an accomplished bowler and earned a championship ring which he proudly wore for placing 3rd in the ABC Singles division. He was also appointed to the All Air Force Bowling team.

Later in life, Tim and Linda enjoyed many happy years of wintering in Florida and traveling the world.  Fishing at the cottage in Omro was Tim’s special pastime and joy. Golf, fishing, deer hunting, woodworking, gardening, card games, piloting his airplane…he had such a passion for everything he undertook that each one of these activities needs its own list of special moments and accomplishments.

Visitation is Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive in Brookfield with Prayer Service at 6:45 PM. Additional visitation at St. Charles Catholic Church, 313 Circle Drive in Hartland, Wisconsin on Friday, January 3, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Mass of Christian burial at 12:30 PM.  Lunch to follow.

In keeping with Tim’s commitment to dentistry and his long-time affiliation with Marquette Dental School, a scholarship is being established in his name at the Marquette University School of Dentistry. If you wish to make a donation, please visit the website: www.givecampus.com/schools/MarquetteUniversity, or send it to Marquette University, P.O. Box 7013, Carol Stream, IL 60197.  Please make your check payable to “Marquette University SOD,” and include a note or memo designating your gift for the “Tim Karbler Memorial Scholarship.”

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Charles Parish, Hartland, or St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Rubicon appreciated.

 

 

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Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Map
Thursday 1/2, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Prayer Service 6:45 PM.

St. Charles Catholic Church
313 Circle Drive
Hartland, WI 53029
Map
Friday 1/3, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Service
Memorial

In keeping with Tim’s commitment to dentistry and his long-time affiliation with Marquette Dental School, a scholarship is being established in his name at the Marquette University School of Dentistry. If you wish to make a donation, please visit the website: www.givecampus.com/schools/MarquetteUniversity, or send it to Marquette University, P.O. Box 7013, Carol Stream, IL 60197.  Please make your check payable to “Marquette University SOD,” and include a note or memo designating your gift for the “Tim Karbler Memorial Scholarship.”

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Charles Parish, Hartland, or St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Rubicon appreciated.

Mass
St. Charles Catholic Church
313 Circle Drive
Hartland, WI 53029
Map
Friday 1/3, 12:30 pm
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Timothy Paul Karbler, age 85, of Hartland died on December 22 after a yearlong fight against cancer, going peacefully to eternal life surrounded by his loving family.  Born on October 7, 1939, in Sandusky, OH, he was the loving and beloved husband of Linda (Chapman), and dear father of Elizabeth (Steve) Noack, Jane (Jim) Vetter,Continue Reading

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SMDC Public Affairs left a message on December 30, 2024:
LTG Karbler and Family - From the SMDC Public Affairs team in honor of your dad, Tim Karbler.
Tassos Abadiotakis left a message on January 5, 2025:
Rest in peace Tim, you will be missed. May your memory be eternal
Marti and Pat Leahy left a message on January 3, 2025:
Our deepest sympathies! Tim was a great man.💙 Marti and Pat Leahy
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Martha - We are all thinking of you and your family, and we wish you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
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Matt McDonald left a message on January 2, 2025:
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Tim Karbler. I always appreciated his insight and humor into the Dental Equipment Side of the business. God Bless, Matt McDonald
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The Brady Family left a message on January 2, 2025:
Our deepest condolences on your loss of a wonderful Husband & Father and great American who made such a difference in everyones life.
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Karin Ordway Frederickson left a message on January 2, 2025:
Joe and I send our prayers to the entire Karbler Family! So many wonderful memories of Tim & Martha and Tim & Linda at Ordway’s in Hartland. My parents…Dave & Maggie Ordway…so enjoyed their friendship! I was fortunate to see Tim at The Wall that Heals this past summer and hear his great laugh…and of course some teasing! “Eternal rest grant unto you Tim and may perpetual light shine upon you. May your soul through the mercy of God rest in peace.” Karin & Joe Frederickson
Kathy Tuehlow left a message on January 1, 2025:
Tim was a great man. He will be missed by all.
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Gary Foreman left a message on December 31, 2024:
With fond memories of Tim, sending love and condolences to Linda, Dan, Leah and Tims many friends and family. From Rising Tide in Cape Canaveral.
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All our love and condolences to the Karbler Family. God bless you Big Tim -
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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John, Kathy, James, Sarah, Brad, Lauren, Sara, Tim,Peter Cho left a message on December 27, 2024:
Our family will continue to keep Tim Karbler and the entire Karbler family in our thoughts and prayers. With Deepest Sympathy and Love
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John and Lori Schoenwalder left a message on December 27, 2024:
Linda and family, John and I are so sorry for your loss. Tim was indeed a very special man and will be missed. We enjoyed the times we were able to get together in Florida and visit. Tim was a great mentor to John during his years at Patterson Dental. Tim holds a special place in the hearts of our boys, Scot and Andy. We had many good laughs over the years.
The Cervantes Family left a message on December 27, 2024:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Dan Karbler left a message on December 27, 2024:
With gratitude and love for Linda.
Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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