Sharon Kari

Sharon Louise Kari (nee Radtke) was called home to meet her Redeemer and Lord Jesus on June 1, 2024.   Sharon was born February 21st, 1947, passing away at the age of 77 years.

Sharon and Steve were separated by Steve’s death after 53 years of faithful marriage.

Sharon is preceded in death by her husband Steve, brothers Walter, David, Arnold, Erwin, Alfred and sister Katherine.

Sharon is survived by sons John (Kimberly) Kari, Jeffrey (Brenda) Kari, grandchildren Jacob, Ali, Kennedy and Tommy.

Sharon is also survived by sisters Betty Anderson, Sally Carlson, Faith (Ken) Peterson and brother Ray (Janet) Radtke plus many relatives, nieces, nephews and friends.

Sharon and Steve were partners in several businesses in and around the Forest Lake community.   Their primary business was home construction.  Remodeling small commercial facilities, establishing a video store business and later a liquor store business which specialized in wines rounded out their business ventures.

Sharon loved enhancing her home with large floral displays.  She loved her time in her kitchen preparing foods for her family and neighbors.

Sharon and Steve loved the competition of a cribbage tournament, and they were known to have traveled great distances to challenge the experts.  Sharon continued her love for the game after she lost Steve, and she continued giving lessons to anyone willing to play.

Sharon’s memorial service will be at Faith Lutheran Church, Forest Lake, Minnesota on August 9, 2024. Visitation begins at 10:00 am followed by the memorial service at 11:00.   Immediately following the service, Sharon and Steve will be interned together in the beautiful Memorial Prayer Garden at the church.

In lieu of flowers, Sharon’s wish for memorials is:

     Feed My Starving Children, Coon Rapids, MN 

     Our Lady of Peace, St.Paul, MN 

     Celiac Disease Foundation of Woodland Hills, CA