Charlotte Jerene Mundale Karasek, 93, of Sapulpa, Okla., went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2013. She was born on Jan. 2, 1920 in Frost, Minn., the third child of Henry and Johanna Mundale. Charlotte graduated from St. Olaf College with a bachelor of arts degree. She worked as a teacher for a short time. Charlotte met Franklin Karasek ’42 and they were married on Oct. 25, 1941. They began their family with JoAnn “Joey” and soon after Frank joined the Air Force and served during World War II. In time, their family grew to eight wonderful children. Her primary occupation and joy was that of wife, mother, and homemaker.

Charlotte was not only devoted to her family, but she was also devoted to God and to His service. She and her husband, Frank, were active members of Broken Arrow First Assembly of God and in recent years, Charlotte was a beloved member of Foundation Church in Sapulpa.

Reading, gardening, crafts, flower arranging, and being with her family and friends were her joy. When she was younger, she liked to sew for her girls. She would read the Bible every morning and evening, as she felt it was the most important thing to do each day. She desired to leave a legacy that centered on knowing and sharing Christ with others.

She is survived by her children, Janie Terry, James Karasek, Judy Renwick, Jill Gustin, Jean “C.J.” DiIorio, John Karasek, and Jerome Karasek; 24 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, including John Petraborg ’70 P ’93 ’99 and wife Corine Felland Petraborg ’70 P ’93 ’99; and a host of family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Karasek; parents, Henry and Johanna Mundale; brother, Martin Mundale ’48; sister, Irene Mundale Petraborg ’39; and is joined in heaven with daughter JoAnn “Joey” Krause.