Karren A. Larsen

Karren A. Larsen, age 81 of Denmark, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. She was born on May 23, 1943, to the late James and Grace (Benecke) Larsen. She graduated from Denmark High School, class of 1961 and went on to attend NWTI, where she received her degree in bookkeeping and accounting. Karren worked for Hobart MFG and Greiling Farms/Natural Beauty Growers as a bookkeeper, and also for Jelco and Denmark Schools as a bus driver. She enjoyed sewing, baking, cooking and gardening. She loved the outdoors and getting together with family and friends. Above all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. 

She is survived by her sons, Todd (Roberta) Hengel and Greg (Sara) Wiltman, special son in law, Jeff Theilen, grandchildren; Justin (Ashley) Theilen, Dria (special friend Calvin) Theilen, Brandon (Lindsay) Hengel, Nathan (Christine) Hengel-Prom, Ryan Hengel, Brianna Hengel, Ericka Ijeomah, Maxwell Wiltman and Jessica Wiltman. Karren is further survived by her great grandchildren; Michael, Christopher, Gavin, Owen, Huxley, Elizabella, Teagan, Bennett and Jayce, sisters and brother; Lynn (Dennis) Thompson, Susie (Lee) Pavlik, Gary Larsen and sister-in-law, Carol Phillips as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Preceding her in death are her parents, her daughter, Wende Mraz, brother, Walter Larsen, nephew, Chad Larsen and her aunt and uncle, Charles and Laurabell Larsen. 

Family and friends may gather at Messiah Lutheran Church, 3186 Eaton Rd Green Bay on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with a memorial service to be held at 11:00 am, Pastor Aaron Schultz officiating. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the nurses from Unity Hospice, Care for All Ages Assisted Living and the Bellin Nurses.