It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Karl Frederick Thoele, a beloved husband, brother, and cherished member of the Kenosha, Wisconsin community, who left us on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on January 26, 1948, in New London, Connecticut, to the late Charles and Dorothy (Douglas) Thoele. He was a graduate of William Horlick High School. After graduation, he continued his education and earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Illinois Chicago.
Karl lived a life dedicated to helping others through his career as a Geriatric Clinical Pharmacist at the North Chicago VA Hospital. His commitment to healthcare and family extended beyond his professional endeavors, deeply influencing the lives he touched, bringing comfort and guidance to friends, patients, and loved ones alike.
He proudly served his country in the United States Naval Reserve from 1971 to 1973.
On May 13, 1987, Karl was united in marriage to Maria Theresa Perez. For over 38 years they built a beautiful marriage together.
Karl enjoyed traveling the world with his wife Maria. He had a special fondness for pilgrimages to religious sites.
Karl is survived by his devoted wife, Maria Theresa Thoele, who remained by his side through all of life’s journeys; brothers, Paul (Jane) Thoele and Mark (Paula) Thoele; sisters, Sylvia (Bill) Ryan and Sarah (Richard) Noe; brother-in-law Lloyd Howell and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Karl was preceded in death by his sister Mary Anne Howell.
The Mass may be viewed via livestream on the following link facebook.com/PiaseckiFuneralHome/live/. You do not need Facebook to watch. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to St. Peter’s Catholic, Church, 2224 30th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53144 https://www.stpeterskenosha.com/ or the University of Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center https://www.adrc.wisc.edu/ would be appreciated.
Visitation
DATE:
July 25, 2025 at 9:30 am
LOCATION:
Piasecki Funeral Home
3720 39th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53144
Rosary
DATE:
July 25, 2025 at 11:30 am
LOCATION:
Piasecki Funeral Home
3720 39th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53144
Funeral Service
DATE:
July 25, 2025 at 1:00 pm
LOCATION:
St. Peter Catholic Church
2224 30th Avenue, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144
Military Honors
DATE:
July 25, 2025 at 2:00 pm
LOCATION:
St. Peter Catholic Church
2224 30th Avenue, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144
