Karen June Reick died peacefully on April 30, 2021. Karen was born June 9, 1939, in Portage, Wisconsin, the daughter of Arlene Maass and Erwin Paske. Karen graduated from Portage High School in 1957. On November 1, 1957, Karen married Harold William (Bill) Reick at St. John's Church in Portage, Wisconsin. Karen and Bill celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary in 2020. Karen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She is survived by her husband, Harold; her children, Thomas, Jerry, Sandra, Richard, and Lisa; her grandchildren, Keith, Madilyn, Alexander, Nicole, and Ashely; and her siblings Wayne, Kathy, Daniel, David, Jane, James, Wendy, and Steven.   Karen spent her free time traveling, visiting with friends and family, working jigsaw puzzles, sewing, and gardening. One of her favorite vacations was to Joshua Tree National Park and taking the Keys Ranch tour. She enjoyed westerns and mystery movies. During football season, she would cheer on the Badgers and Seahawks. Karen was always willing to help others. She volunteered at a mammogram screening clinic and through the years, assisted many elderly folks she knew. She frequently donated to charities that helped animals and disabled veterans.  In lieu of monetary gifts or flowers for the family, please consider donating to your favorite charity. On Friday, May 7, 2021, visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 a.m., followed by the service at 11:00, at Kratz Funeral Home in Portage, Wisconsin. (www.kratzfuneralhome.com) The burial will be at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery (also known as Caledonia Cemetery) in Portage, Wisconsin. An open house will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Portage from noon-2:30 p.m. Service Details. Visitation Friday, May 7, 2021, visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Kratz Funeral Home in Portage, Wisconsin. Service Friday, May 7, 2021 the service at 11:00, at Kratz Funeral Home in Portage, Wisconsin. An open house will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Portage from noon-2:30 p.m.Interment The burial will be at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery (also known as Caledonia Cemetery) in Portage, Wisconsin. Memorial Contributions In lieu of monetary gifts or flowers for the family, please consider donating to your favorite charity.