Karen Marion Binversie, 76, of Howards Grove, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2024 at St.
Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan. Karen was born on April 5, 1948 to the late Robert Sr. and Lorraine
(Sand) Gumm. She spent her childhood in the Town of Mosel on the family farm. She graduated from
Howards Grove High School with the Class of 1966.
Karen was united in marriage to Richard Binversie on April 22, 1967. Together they celebrated 57
wonderful years marriage. Karen worked for the H.C, Prange company for 22 years, and retired from
Aspiro in Green Bay after 17 years.
Karen’s family was her pride and joy. Taking trips Up North and camping with her family and friends was
something she cherished. Attending all of her grandchildren’s sporting events was a favorite pastime of
Karen’s, she was truly their biggest fan. They loved having Grandma come to their games and hearing
her cheer for them in the stands. Those are some of the lasting memories they will deeply cherish. Karen
had a heart of gold, she was fun loving, caring and always willing to lend a hand to those who needed
her. Besides watching her grandchildren, she also enjoyed watching the Brewers, Packers, Badgers, HG
Tigers and HG Riverdogs. When she wasn’t cheering on her favorite team she could be found working
on a puzzle, playing games on her kindle, tending to her beautiful flowers which she took great pride in or
visiting with clients as their Mary Kay consultant. Karen has touched so many lives, she is truly going to
be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Karen is survived by her husband Richard, two children, Todd (Jody) Binversie and Tammie Green, five
grandchildren; Zachery Green, Kayla (Brandon) Hernandez, Courtney Binversie, Ryan Binversie and
Emily Binversie, three great-grandchildren, Addison Eirich, Aria Hernandez, and Ivan Mertes, sister Carol
Reinemann, brother Robert Jr. (Bev) Gumm, Aunt Marion Dedering, and several nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister and brother-in-law Katherine and
Allen Gabsch, brother-in-law Lyle Reinemann, father and mother-in-law Arthur and Gertrude Binversie
and sister-in-law Barb Binversie.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 12:30 PM at St. Marks UCC, W1307
Orchard Rd., Cleveland, with Rev. Patrick Schultz officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church
cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 10:00 AM
until the time of service at the CHURCH.
The family would like to thank the Howards Grove First Responders and the staff at St Nicholas hospital.
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