Born on July 27, 1946, Karau dedicated her life to the service of others, highlighted by her tenure at Fairmont Hospital from 1994 until her retirement in 2011. Karau was a graduate of Truman Public High School and was a lifelong learner, always eager to expand her knowledge and skills. Her commitment to community was also evident in her religious life, as she was an active member of St John’s Lutheran of Antrim and later Salem Lutheran of Madelia. Known for her kind soul and ever-present smile, Karau touched many lives. Her hobbies included playing bingo, enjoying games of cribbage, and most importantly spending cherished moments with her grandchildren, Lily, Elizabeth, and Emily. Karau leaves behind a loving family: her siblings Donna (Frank), Beverly (Keith), Janice (Bill), Walter (Becky), and Patricia; her sons Joshua (Janelle) and Jacob (Megan); and her three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Laura; siblings Baby and Dorothea (Harold); and her beloved husband, Jerry.

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