Karen Rae Fox

Sun PrairieKaren Rae Fox, age 70, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2008 at home. She was born January 11, 1938, in Madison, the daughter of the late Edmund and Alice (Strommen) McKnight.      Karen was born and raised in Madison. She graduated from West High School in 1956 and Luther College, Decorah, Iowa in 1960. Her first years of teaching were in Wheaton, Illinois followed by 2 years in Karlsruhe, Germany where she met the love of her life, Jim Fox. She resided in Longwood, Florida where she was an elementary school teacher for 40 years. One of Karen's greatest gifts was working with children including kindergarteners and those who were hearing impaired. Upon retirement in 2004, she moved to Sun Prairie to be near her family. Karen was an active member of Bethel Lutheran Church, recently trained as a Stephen Minister. She was a weekly volunteer at the UW Children's Hospital. Karen was part of the TEC community ( Vernon, Dodgeville). Karen was a giving, outgoing, and spiritual woman. She enjoyed gardening and singing. Karen was a gift to everyone who knew her and will be deeply missed.   Karen is survived by her son, Rev. Lance (Linda) Fox and their children, Duncan and Morgan Fox all of Dublin, Ohio; daughter, Julie (special friend, Matt Yoksh) Fox of Pagosa Springs, CO; siblings, Gordon McKnight, Marilyn (Steve Erickson) McKnight, Bonnie (John) Webber, and Linda (Jim) Krotzman; also many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.   Karen was preceded in death by her parents.   Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Friday, August 15, 2008 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 312 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison with Pastor Laura Sutherland officiating. Family and friends may call at the church on Friday from 10 am until the time of service. A luncheon will be served immediately following the service. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens, Madison.   In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to either Bethel Lutheran Church Media Services or HospiceCare, Inc.