Upcoming Events

Open Modal

Karen Wiederin of Cedar Rapids

Karen Ann Wiederin, 77, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center. A private funeral mass will be held.  Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery.  Friends may visit with the family at Teahen Funeral Home on Monday, December 28, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. In accordance with COVID-19 rules, a mask must be worn at all times.
Karen is survived by five children Daniel (Kristi) of Tampico, IL, Bret (Tami), Curtis, Shawn (Lisa) all of Cedar Rapids and Amy (Phil) Bartachek of North Liberty; grandchildren Blayke (Ausha), Josh (Morgan), Chelsea (Alex) Larson, Amanda (John) Bradford; Brandon, Grant, Ian, Ashton Wiederin; Ethan, Lucas and Katie Bartachek; great grandchildren Imari, Alexis, Eloise, Ellie, Noah and Corbin; sisters Rita Hermsen, Norma (Craig) MacQuaid, Jean Weber; in laws Betty Wiederin, Joleen Wiederin, Alice (Bruce) Riedesel, Irene (Dan) Wurzer and James (Kathy) Wiederin and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bob, sister Kathy Gravitt, brothers in law Merle Wiederin, Elmer Wiederin, Vernon Weber and Gene Hermsen; niece Robin Hermsen and nephew Jeff Wurzer.
Karen was born on December 26, 1942 in Carroll, Iowa the daughter of Edward and Theresa Yohnke Ratigan.  She graduated from St. Bernard High School, Breda, Iowa in 1960.  Karen married Robert Wiederin on December 29, 1962 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Auburn, Iowa.  She was a nurse’s aid prior to marriage, a home daycare provider for many years and was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church.
Karen enjoyed playing cards especially with Alex, Shirley, Jim and Susie.  She had a huge heart, warm smile and loved to laugh.  She was lovingly called “Queen” by her husband. She was a master at doing laundry and was known to have the whitest-whites in town. Karen had an immense love for her family, her daycare families and family friends and she enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s activities.
The family would like to thank Mercy Medical Center for their outstanding care and compassion.
Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Catholic Church.
Online condolences can be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.

Recommended Posts

Loading...