Karen R. Raffel Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Karen R. Raffel in Middleton, Wisconsin, born in Beloit, Wisconsin, who passed away on April 19, 2026 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen R. Raffel to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid adieu to Karen's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Karen has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her husband James E. Raffel; and her parents, Roland Busch and Ormal Busch (Shipley). She is survived by: her sons, David (family: Karen, Katie, Ava) and Michael (family: Jannell McDonald); her grandchildren, Christopher, Courtney and Hayden; and her nephew Mark Trameri (family: Julie, Katie, Matthew).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center Innovation Fund online or by mail at https://www.supportuw.org.
