- Karl J. Hartstern, 68, Green Bay, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, March 14, 2006, after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Green Bay, July 4, 1937, to the late Joseph and Adeline (Vann) Hartstern. Karl was a 1955 graduate of West High School. He entered the United States Army and was a veteran of seven atomic bombs. Karl married the former Margaret Sheehy on Nov. 14, 1959, in Culver City, Calif. He worked for Green Bay Packaging for many years until his retirement. He truly loved woodworking and meeting for coffee with his classmates. Karl spent nickels gambling at Oneida Casino with his gambling partner, Gloria Sheehy, and coming back with the enjoyment of watching and talking to other people. Special thanks to "Puto" for all the C & D trips. Karl never left anyone without a hug and an I love you. He held on to this value right to the end. Karl enjoyed the Bellin Runs, which he swore he would win if the Kenyans had not tripped him. He and Mom were not rich in money but rich with children. Karl's favorite saying was, "Be a leader, drink a Coke."
He is survived by his wife, Margaret "Maggie" Hartstern, Green Bay; four daughters and their spouses, Kim Hartstern, Holly (Brian) Smeester, Robyn Dantoin and Scott Dantoin all of Green Bay; Teri (Rob) Ozarowicz, Krakow; son and daughter-in-law, Jay (Judy) Hartstern, Pulaski; extended family son, Jim Winn, Salem, S.C.; many other extended children; six grandsons, Branden, Aaron, Dakota, Jacob, Dillon, Joshua; two granddaughters, Sydne, and Pieper; two brothers, William Hartstern and Michael Hartstern, both of Green Bay; one sister and brother-in-law, Joan (Donald) Baenen, New Franken; many other relatives and friends; his dog, Cutter, will miss their midnight cookie breaks.
Karl was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Noah Smeester; sister, Barbara Piontek.
Visitation at MALCORE Funeral Home, University Avenue at Baird Street, Friday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. Funeral service 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established at the funeral home in his name.
Special thanks to the staff at St. Vincent Hospital.
Visit www.malcorefuneralhome.com to express online condolences to the family.
Name of Deceased: Karl J. Hartstern
Age at Death: 68
Death Date: 14 Mar 2006
Obituary Date: 16 Mar 2006
Newspaper Title: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Newspaper Location: Green Bay, WI, US
Birth Date: abt 1938
Locations Mentioned in Obituary: Green Bay, Green Bay
Joshua, Joshua
Pulaski,
Culver City, CA, CA Culver City
Salem, SC, SC Salem
Cutter,
Other Persons Mentioned in Obituary: Noah Smeester
Adeline Hartstern (Vann)
Margaret Hartstern "Maggie"
Sydne
Gloria Sheehy
Joan Baenen (Donald)
Jacob
Jay Hartstern (Judy)
Michael Hartstern
Margaret Sheehy
Robyn Dantoin
Pieper
Teri Ozarowicz (Rob)
Barbara Piontek
Scott Dantoin
Aaron
Kim Hartstern
Joseph
Mom
Dakota
Holly Smeester (Brian)
Jim Winn
Branden
Dillon
William Hartstern
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1937 - 2006 (68 years)
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