POPPE, Karen K. (Fliss) 1943-2014

POPPE, FLISS, BAHL, SCHALL

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 11/13/2014 at 23:16:04

[Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Thursday, May 1, 2014]

TRAER - Karen K. Poppe, 71, of Traer, formerly of Hudson, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.

She was born Jan. 25, 1943, in Waterloo, daughter of Charles W. and Lillian Bahl Fliss. She married Gary L. Poppe on Aug. 18, 1962, in Waterloo.

She graduated from Waterloo's West High School in 1961. She and Gary lived in Hudson throughout their married lives. Karen worked at Randall's Stop and Shop in Hudson, and later at the University of Northern Iowa for 27 years, retiring in 2007 from the Department of Residence.

Survived by her husband; a daughter Melissa of Davenport; two sons: Eddie (Linda) of Hudson and Bill of Cedar Falls; four grandchildren, Natalie, Spencer, Preston and Caitlyn Poppe, all of Hudson; three brothers, Norbert Fliss (Mary Anne Reisinger) of Waterloo, Ron Fliss of Cedar Falls, Robert Fliss (Pam Trenkman) of Tucson, Ariz., and Michael Fliss (Harriet) of Sterling, Ill.; two brothers-in-law, Gary Denny of North Richland Hills, Texas, and Larry Poppe (Brenda) of Waterloo; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents; her in-laws, Edward and Selma Poppe; two sisters, Jeri Denny and Mary Ann Fliss, in infancy; and a niece, Terri Fliss Schall.

To respect Karen's wishes there will be no public wake. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date in Hudson. Iowa Cremation is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Karen enjoyed collecting antiques, teddy bears, and baskets, as well as baking. She was a lifelong Elvis fan. She especially enjoyed spending time with her four grandchildren.

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