Dear family of Karleen, We are with you in thoughts and prayers. Dick and Pat
Karleen Z. Cox
March 14, 1963 – October 24, 2020
A Private Memorial Service will be held for Karleen Z. Cox, 57, of Waite Park who passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at home.
Karleen was born on March 14, 1963 in St. Paul to Robert and Lois (Mielke) Ketelle. She grew up in and graduated from Osakis High School. Karleen’s love during her high school days was playing basketball and riding horse. In her later years, Karleen went on to obtain her Bachelors and Master’s Degrees in Education. She was very passionate about teaching and helping kids. All of her student’s loved her. She was currently employed as a special education teacher with Benton Stearns Voyagers. Prior to teaching she was a waitress at Red Lobster for 22 years.
Above all, Karleen loved being a mother to her five children and grandmother to eight grandchildren. She adored her family and treasured the time she had with them. She also enjoyed all the laughs and stories shared during the big family dinners she hosted. She will be remembered for her big heart, hard work, determination and strength in all that life threw her way.
She is survived by her children, Jason (Tiffany) Schwieger of Sartell, Jessica Cox of Waite Park, Taryn Cox of Sartell, Jakob Cox of Waite Park; grandchildren, Bailee, Miyaa, Madison, Tayden, Mikyla, Ramone, Grayson; mother, Lois Ketelle of Osakis; brother, Tony (Steph) Ketelle; and many beloved students and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father in 2012; son, Timothy Schwieger in 2012; and grandson, Traven Ketelle in 2010.
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You will always be remembered as a kind, loving person! R.I.P.
So young so much to do such little time to get it done. A great kid when I knew her and she lived her life the way she wanted.Miss you girl
With deepest sympathies to Karleen”s family. We spoke at Jack’s funeral in March and it was nice to catch up. May your memories bring you comfort and peace.
I will never forget her commitment to her students. She cared so deeply for them all. Her family was her biggest joy, she shared lots of pictures. Oh but she could make you laugh and I will always have great memories of her. My deepest sympathies to those she loved so much.
Your mom left a huge impact on my son. He wouldn’t be where he is at without her. Keeping your family in prayers.
Much love to all Karleens family. May God comfort you and surround you with his love.
I first met Karleen at Benton Stearns Voyagers. I cannot pick just one word to describe her. She is caring, kind, funny, spunky, energetic, full of life and love for her family, friends and her work. Over the years we became close friends. I enjoyed our coffee and dinner dates. She always shared pictures of her grandchildren with a big smile on her face. So many people loved her and looked up to her. I am very lucky to have known this wonderful lady.
I loved working with Karleen. She was amazing with her students! I loved her quirky songs and little phrases that she would just pop out at the right time. I loved hearing her talk about her family that she was so proud of. She will be greatly missed.