Karl Stein
September 26, 1931 - October 20, 2017
Obituary
Karl Stein, age 86 of rural Argyle, WI passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 at his home. He was born September 26, 1931 in Kikinda, Yugoslovia the son of Karl and Susanne (Marx) Stein. Karl was the fourth of seven children; Ilona, Josephine, Bela, Anne, Susanna, and Mici. He was the last of his siblings to survive. Karl would often say "I must have been an angel to live so long." Karl was on his own since the age of 13. He came to the United States in 1951, settling in Chicago, IL. He met his wife Luise Kowatschitsch in Chicago while learning English at night school. Luise invited him over for a Sunday lunch to meet her family and as the story goes, "he came over for lunch and stayed a "lifetime". He and Luise were married on December 12, 1953 in Chicago, IL. They were married for 60 years until she preceded him in death on April, 1, 2014. In 1961, Karl and Luise moved from Chicago to a farm in Brodhead, WI. In 1965 they moved to Argyle and farmed in Adams Township in Green County, WI. In 1980 they made their last move to rural Argyle where he has resided since. Karl was proud of what he and his family were able to achieve through hard work and blessings from the Lord. He loved his family but his work ethic was paramount often saying, "Don't you have any work to do". Karl is survived by his two daughters: Anita Stein of Argyle and Christine (Tim) Stein-Thesing of Monroe; four grandchildren: Lisa (Bryan) Kumfer, Raymond Moore, Craig (Andrea) Nolen, and Mack Stein; and seven great-grandchildren: Logan and Anna Moore, Emma and Betsy Kumfer, Cleo, Karl, and Lisl Nolen. He was preceded in death by his parents; Luise's parents, his wife Luise and his silblings A funeral service will be held Friday, October 27, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Erickson Funeral Home in Argyle with Reverend Luis Rivera of the Church of the Apostolic Road in Capron, IL officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Argyle. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com. For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Karl's name.
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Barb Krause
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I started to visit Karl and Luise in '07. Always had the coffee on. (sure could use a lot of sugar). They both were such a joy to visit. Always joking. Always smiling.
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Ilona stein-Halim
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Hanna and I have fond memories of our summers on the farm as kids, Onkle Karl was a hard task master,he taught us good work ethics , but we also had a ton of fun with our cousins Anita and Christa. He also showed us much love . There are too many good memories from Onkle Karl and Tante Luise. Thanks for the memories, love you , Ilona
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Mark Thuer
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Onkle Karl (and Tante Luise) always had a strong warm loving welcome when we would meet. Fond memories of going with my Dad (Georg) and my Onkle Rudy to the farm as a kid. Also, Great experience living and working on the farm as a teenager. NO sleeping in. Our condolences to Karl's family and may he rest in peace.
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Nick & Jane Kovasity
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Karl and Luise were the perfect legal immigrants welcomed to the United States. They both learned the horrors of World War II at an early age, but had the upbeat personalities and determination to make their way to a better life. Karl and his family worked incredibly hard ( Karl say to that) to prosper and be valued members of their community. Karl was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it. I played the accordion for their wedding and my sister was a bridesmaid, and although we lived in different states we saw each other occasionally and kept track of our families. Karl was always a good time, a good man and had a way of staying in your heart. He will be missed.
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Carolyn Carter
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Karl and Louise were some of the best neighbors and surrogate grandparents anyone could ask for!! Karl always made bacon for our children which they thoroughly enjoyed!! When ever we asked Karl a farming question he would answer it and then add” tell that husband of yours not to quit his day job.!” Karl will be miss!!
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Robert Dussing
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The only picture I have with most of the brothers and sisters together