Karla A. Grabner

Karla Ann Grabner (1943 - 2025)
Karla Ann Grabner, 82, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born on May 17, 1943, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to Fred and Johanna (Miller), Karla lived a life defined by kindness, creativity, and service to others.

Karla married the love of her life, Ronald Grabner, after first spotting him at church-she knew immediately they would one day marry. Together they built a life centered on family and faith. Their shared love of boating took many forms over the years, from trips to Door County to their "second paradise" on Lac Vieux Desert, where Karla discovered a new joy in fishing with her captain.

In her early years of marriage, Karla devoted herself to raising their two children. As they grew, she pursued her passion for design and began creating beauty in people's homes. She started at Prange's before founding her own business, Karla G. Interiors, which she ran for more than 20 years. Helping families shape their most cherished spaces brought her great joy. She was known for her kind heart, her legendary chocolate shakes, chocolate chip cookies and baking in general, and her gift for making everyone feel welcome while bringing warmth and beauty wherever she went. Karla also loved gardening, where her creativity blossomed outdoors. Whether arranging colorful flowerbeds or nurturing plants with care, she delighted in making the world around her beautiful.

Karla is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ronald; their children, Ronald (Cheryl) Grabner of Oshkosh and Karlene (Christopher) Leitch of Oshkosh; and five cherished grandchildren, Chelsea (Jake), Melinda (Quincy), Zachary, Anika, and Audrik. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Charles; her sister, Rosemary; and the family pets who brought her joy and companionship over the years-Grabs, Tempe, Dawson, and Mario.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29th, at Most Blessed Sacrament (St. Peter's) in Oshkosh, with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m., and a luncheon immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Most Blessed Sacrament or the charity of your choice.

Karla's family is deeply grateful for the exceptional care provided at Parkview Health Care Center.

Her legacy of love, beauty, and faith will live on in all who knew her.