Karen Pearson

Karen Pearson, 75, of Ogema, WI passed away at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI on Sunday, August 21, 2022. She was born to Carl and Adelle (Anderson) Granberg on December 31, 1946, in Prentice, WI.

Karen married Kenneth Pearson on February 27, 1965, in Waukegan, IL. They lived on the Granberg family farm until their home was built in 1972. During this time Karen was the Bookkeeper for her family’s business, Granberg Brothers. In 1990, Her and Kenneth built the Countryside Motel in Prentice, WI, that Karen managed the daily for 10 years. She enjoyed traveling, her cats, and watching the deer in her backyard. Her favorite hobby was going to the casino with Ken.

She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Ken; brothers, Norman, and Allan (Carol) Granberg; sister, Janet Plyer; sister-in-law, Lynn Granberg; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Rosella Weber; brother, Mike Granberg; and brother-in-law, Larry Plyer.

There will be a Graveside Service at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at the Prentice Cemetery in Prentice, WI. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Heindl-Nimsgern Funeral Home is assisting the family.