Karl Theodore Kelnhofer

I only knew Karl but for a moment in time. Five weeks to be exact. But in those five weeks I quickly learned that he was the most gentlest person I have ever come across. He was kind to all, a great story teller, and a lover of birds. He was such a jokester. After our rides to the supermarket Publix he'd joke to his wife Karen on how I hit three cars on the way home and how I roasted him for driving with the windows down. Karl adored his wife Karen whom he said took forever to find, loved his son Steve whom he said was a hard worker, and loved his daughter Lauri whom he said was the sweetest person. Ophi, Steve's wife had a special place in his heart too, he always called her the boss. We love you and miss you Karl, I will feed your birds, we all will, and may you rest in peace my dear friend.

I only knew Karl but for a moment in time. Five weeks to be exact. But in those five weeks I quickly learned that he was the most gentlest person I have ever come across. He was kind to all, a great story teller, and a lover of birds. He was such a jokester. After our rides to the supermarket Publix he'd joke to his wife Karen on how I hit three cars on the way home and how I roasted him for driving with the windows down. Karl adored his wife Karen whom he said took forever to find, loved his son Steve whom he said was a hard worker, and loved his daughter Lauri whom he said was the sweetest person. Ophi, Steve's wife had a special place in his heart too, he always called her the boss. We love you and miss you Karl, I will feed your birds, we all will, and may you rest in peace my dear friend.

Like Karl, I grew up in Wisconsin. While I live in Florida, I have a summer home in Wisconsin, a short ride from his hometown of Antigo. Every time we drive through Antigo, we smile and picture Karl and Karen walking the streets. When we traveled back to Florida in the fall, I loved bringing him Wisconsin Beef Sticks, Sultz, and Cheese. I knew he enjoyed tasting these Wisconsin goodies, just like I did when my parents sent them to me when I was deployed overseas. I can see Karl's values reflected in his son K9—honesty, integrity, fairness, and caring--an honorable man. We will miss his smile, sense of humor, and welcoming personality. May our lord and savior bless Karl, his family, and friends.

Like Karl, I grew up in Wisconsin. While I live in Florida, I have a summer home in Wisconsin, a short ride from his hometown of Antigo. Every time we drive through Antigo, we smile and picture Karl and Karen walking the streets. When we traveled back to Florida in the fall, I loved bringing him Wisconsin Beef Sticks, Sultz, and Cheese. I knew he enjoyed tasting these Wisconsin goodies, just like I did when my parents sent them to me when I was deployed overseas. I can see Karl's values reflected in his son K9—honesty, integrity, fairness, and caring--an honorable man. We will miss his smile, sense of humor, and welcoming personality. May our lord and savior bless Karl, his family, and friends.

I had the pleasure of meeting this great man a few times. Karl was so nice, he told amazing stories and had the most calming persona. Everytime I met him, he had the biggest smile on his face and seemed so excited to ask about everyone else’s day. I am blessed I got to meet Karl and so grateful he got to meet my children. He will forever be known as the “grandpa who lets us feed the animals.” ❤️ You are truly missed, we love you! -Valerie

I had the pleasure of meeting this great man a few times. Karl was so nice, he told amazing stories and had the most calming persona. Everytime I met him, he had the biggest smile on his face and seemed so excited to ask about everyone else’s day. I am blessed I got to meet Karl and so grateful he got to meet my children. He will forever be known as the “grandpa who lets us feed the animals.” ❤️ You are truly missed, we love you! -Valerie