Karl J. Holsch

Karl J. Holsch, 46, died Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Washington County Hospital in Washington, KS.

Visitation will be Friday, April 26, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Linn, KS.  The family will greet friends from 6 to 7 p.m.

A Vigil Service will take place at 7 p.m., Friday, April 26, at Ward Funeral Home in Linn.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Washington.

Honorary pallbearers are Lance Lodes, Kevin Holsch, David Stunkel, Daniel Stunkel, Joey Cook, Jerry Holtorf, Mike Cook, Jason Headrick, Steve Rolf and Timothy Lindquist Jr.

Karl was born in Leavenworth on November 16, 1977 to Ralph and Patsy (Stabe) Holsch.  In 1996, he graduated from Linn High School and attended Fort Hays State University.  August 8, 2009, Karl married Stacie Ptacek at Wilson, KS.  They had two children, Kaison and Kamdyn.

He was a carpenter and worked for different construction companies.  Karl attended Queen of Holy Rosary in Overland Park.  In his spare time he enjoyed spending his time with his wife and children, friends, fishing, being outdoors, photography (especially sunsets) and listening to music.  Karl loved sports, especially, OU, playing cards and racing with his brother. 

Karl was a loving husband and father; he had a kind heart and contagious laugh. He was charismatic, charming and his narrative ability was uncanny.

Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Ruth and Herman Stabe, Hilda and Klaus Holsch; and uncles Raymond Holsch and Charlie Lodes.

Survivors include his wife, Stacie; children, Kaison and Kamdyn; parents, Ralph and Patsy Holsch; brother, Kevin (Rebecca) Holsch; and nieces, Alahna and Ashtyn.

An education fund has been established for his children.  Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home.