Karen A. Gaedike, 82, of Moscow Mills, Missouri, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023.  She was born on Nov. 28, 1941 in Monmouth IL to Trueman and Verna (Isaac) Brakeville.  Karen grew up with her older brother, Trueman Jr., and attended the local schools in Stafford, KS.  After high school, the family moved to Troy in a log cabin.
In 1963, she graduated from Mexico Public School of Nursing in Mexico, MO and graduated as an LPN in July 1966.  Karen worked in doctors' offices, nursing homes, hospitals and also did home care.  She was a loving and caring nurse that took excellent care of her patients.  Karen retired from SSM St. Charles Clinic in 2005.
On March 4, 1966, she married her soulmate, Delbert H. Gaedike.  They were introduced through her sister-in-law, Ann Gaedike.  They were married at Karen's parents' home.  The couple was blessed with three children:  Angela, Kathy and Chuck.  Karen was a very organized and practical person who kept everything in order.  Elvis was her favorite artist and she loved his music.  Her family was her No. 1 priority and she cherished each and everyone of them.

Surviving are her devoted husband of over 57 years, Delbert Gaedike of Moscow Mills; her children: Angela (Thom) Russell of Troy, Kathy (Brian) Lane of Winfield, Chuck (Jennifer) Gaedike of Wentzville; her five adoring grandchildren: Madison, Lydia, Mia, Kayden and Keylan and her two great-grandchildren: Kale and Lily; other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother.

Visitation scheduled from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379  (636) 528-8244.

A Funeral service scheduled at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Troy location.  Rev. John Thrower to officiate.  Serving as pallbearers: Thom Russell, Chuck Gaedike, Mike LeJeune, Brian Lane,  Ron Gunter, and Michael Snyder. Interment to follow in Auburn Cemetery, Elsberry.  Memorials may be made to Auburn Cemetery, c/o the funeral home.  Family and friends are invited to sign our online guest registry at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com