Karen Ann Volrath passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2017 at Golden Age Manor at the age of 75.

She attended and graduated from Chi-Hi in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin in May of 1960. She married Donavan Volrath on June 25, 1960 and raised 5 children in Amery, Wisconsin. Karen was a stay at home Mom and always was baking and cooking for family and friends when they would come to visit. Her favorite hobby was reading. She always had a good pile of books ready to read. She loved spending time with the grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

Karen is survived by her, daughters, Vicki Bignell of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Cindy Volrath of Amery, Wisconsin; sons, Dan (Sandy) Volrath of Amery, Wisconsin, Eric Volrath of Eagan, Minnesota; 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren,; a son-in-law, Bruce Dick and many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donavan; parents, Gordon and Ehtel Gilberts, a daughter, Denise; Mother and Father in law, Lucille and Walter Volrath.

Private Family Graveside Services will be held for Donavan and Karen Volrath at 11 AM on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at the Amery Cemetery with Pastor Randy Schussman officiating.

A Public Celebration of Life for friends and family will be held after the graveside service in the basement of the Birch Street Bar and Grill in Amery, Wisconsin.