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Family and friends are invited to meet at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory for a visitation on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
A memorial service honoring and celebrating her life will follow at 6:00 pm with Rev. Juan Manuel Camacho officiating.
A private interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park.
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RACINE – Karin K. LaPlante, 77, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
A lifelong resident of Racine, she was born on September 22, 1947, the daughter of the late Perry and Frances (nee Grube) Langendorf. She graduated from St. Catherine’s High School in 1965.
She married Lawrence R. LaPlante on December 21, 1968, at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Karin worked as a telephone operator for AT&T for over 30 years.
She was a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church where she served on the Ladies Altar Society. She had a passion for crafts, especially quilting, counted cross stitch, and painting ceramics. She quilted with a group at Sew and Save as well as at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. She also made toy baby and Barbie clothing for Toys for Tots. In addition, she enjoyed spending time in Northern Michigan with her family.
Karin is survived by her husband Larry; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ken LaPlante, Dave (Lisa) LaPlante, Karen (Don) Melton, and Mary LaPlante. She is further survived by many dear nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to her parents, Karin was preceded in death by her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Verna and Elmer LaPlante; and her brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Don (Sherry) LaPlante and Dan LaPlante.
Family and friends are invited to meet at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory for a visitation on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. A memorial service honoring and celebrating her life will follow at 6:00 pm with Rev. Juan Manuel Camacho officiating. A private interment will take place.
Aletha Kimmons Slaughter Family says
Larry so sorry for your loss
Karen was a classmate and worked together at the former
Wisconsin Bell
Pamela (Strege) Mattes says
Larry,
So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies.
Karen and I went to grade school and high school together and I was totally surprised, working with you, to find out you were her husband!
She was a friendly person and cared about people. She is now in Gods hands. God bless.
Pam
Peter & Sara Keen says
Sorry for your loss. What a lovely lady. Will miss seeing her in church.
Claudia Momirov says
Larry,
I am so sorry to hear of Karin’s passing. I truly enjoyed your friendship and help, when I lived across the street from you. I do miss the chats I had with you and Karin, when we were all out doing yard work. My thoughts, as well as those of my parents, are with you at this time.
A Stephens says
I always enjoyed talking to Karin and Larry when they grocery shopped at the grocery store where I work. Karin will be missed. Larry I’ll continue to keep you in my prayers.
Karen Kusters says
So sorry to hear of Karin’s passing. I worked with her for many years at the phone company, and we’ve had many good times. My thoughts are with you Larry.
Kevin Christianson says
So sorry to hear of my oldest cousin’s passing. She had her own little record player and introduced us younger cousins to Elvis, Buddy Holly, and a few other rock stars whose 45 records she had. My father was fond of her and used to joke with her about seeing her walking past the sewage treatment plant on her way to work. Pretending that she worked there instead of Bell. That was back in the days of landlines and heavy duty black Western Electric model 500 telephones. PS We still have ours from 1970s hooked up to our landline.
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Mary and Dean Ludvigsen says
We will miss seeing you in church at 4:00 on Saturday afternoon. You seemed to know everyone and talked with everyone! Your smiling face will be sadly missed. Rest in Peace Karin, you have earned your reward in Heaven.
Mary Kay Kersting and John, East Troy,WI says
So sorry to hear of your loss. We are not able to come to the services. You are in our thoughts.
Janet (Robinson) Kardos says
I worked with Karin for many years at Wisconsin Bell/AT&T. She was a joy to be around, and a dedicated worker. And she loved her Larry so much. Prayers for the family. Fly with the angels, Karin.