Karl Sasse

Karl Herman Sasse, 95, of Sheboygan, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at the Sheboygan Senior Community. Karl was born February 7, 1923 in Kohler to Herman and Mabel (Kraedemann) Sasse. Karl attended the Kohler schools, and in January 1943 he proudly joined the US Army.
On May 31, 1947 he was united in marriage to Betty Axel at Zion United Church of Christ in Sheboygan. She preceded him in death on September 9, 2006. Karl worked for Vinyl Plastics and retired in 1988.
Karl had a strong faith, he was a member of Zion Covenant Church. He was an avid stamp collector. Watching NASCAR, the Packers, and the Brewers were a favorite pass time of his. You could find Karl at the Plymouth Stock Car races on Saturday nights, not only watching, but also helping out where he could. Karl enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, and when his children were younger he was very active with them in the Sheboyganites Drum & Bugle Corp, attending every parade and drove the equipment truck. His family was his pride and joy, he loved watching his grandchildren creating memories.
Karl is survived by his children; Robert (Beverly) Sasse of Sheboygan, Susan (Michael) Weinknecht of Sheboygan Falls, and Nancy (Scott) Kushnier of Howards Grove, by his grandchildren; Lindsay (Tyler) Vitse of Grafton, Katie Sasse and Kelsey Sasse of Sheboygan Falls, and Rachel Kushnier and Brandon Kushnier of Howards Grove, by great-grandchildren, Leah and Madelyn Vitse, by his sister Wilma Kasten of Sheboygan, and by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Betty, infant brother Robert, and brother-in-law Norm Kasten.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 13, 2018 at 7:00 PM at Ballhorn Chapels Funeral & Cremation Care Center, 1201 N. 8th St., Sheboygan with Pastor Chris McKnight officiating. Private burial will take place at Wildwood Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Friday, April 13, 2018 from 4:00 PM until the time of service at the FUNERAL HOME.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels in Karl's name.
The family would like to express their thanks to the staff at the Sheboygan Senior Community Maple Wing, Dr. Elizabeth Zurich, Pastor Chris McKnight, and all the friends that came to visit with Karl. Your love, care, compassion, and support were greatly appreciated. In Karl's words "Thank you for coming."