Karla Klaybor

July 3, 1963 — April 28, 2024

Karla Marie (Presser) Klaybor, age 60, found peace April 28th after a hard fought battle with Lymphoma. Karla was born July 3rd 1963 to Mary Therese (Kaufman) & Richard Presser. Beloved wife to her husband Randal Klaybor of 39 years, & most cherished mom to her two daughters Leah & Kelly. Sister to Christy (Gerry Holgerson) Presser, the late Bryan Presser, Rosemary (David Schwid) Presser, Joe (Carrie) Presser, Tom (Stephane Hartl) Presser, Kelly (Jason Dudley) Presser. Treasured daughter in law to Alice Klaybor & sister in law to Dale & David Klaybor. Adored aunt & great aunt to her nieces & nephews. Born in South Milwaukee, Karla graduated from South Milwaukee High School, class of '81. She began her career at Blue Cross in 1983, where she made many lifelong friends. High school sweethearts, Karla & Randal married March 3rd, 1985. As a family, with their two daughters, they loved traveling together and seeing bands. This included: a west coast road trip where they saw the Grand Canyon & Joshua Tree, and east coast trips where they saw The Lion King & went to a game at Fenway. The family also left the US to see Scotland & Ireland, where they went to the Fairy Pools, Bushmills & walked across the Carrick-a-Rede bridge; Mexico where they cave snorkeled & saw Aztec ruins; and Canada to see Niagara Falls. Karla's favorite concerts included several trips to see Coldplay, Dave Matthews Band, and U2. Her favorite trip of all was with family & little sister Kelly to Las Vegas to see U2 live at the Sphere in November of 2023. This trip celebrated Karla's 60th & Kelly's 50th birthdays. Thank you to Dr. Fenske & the medical Oncology team at Froedtert for outstanding care over the past decade. Visitation will be Friday May 17th from 10:00am- 12:00pm, Mass 12:00-1:00pm, at St. Matthias Parish in Milwaukee (9300 Beloit Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53227), 1:30-4:00 pm, at Clifford's Supper Club (10418 W Forest Home Ave, Hales Corners, WI 53130). In lieu of flowers please send donations to MKE Rescue Mission, St Ben's Community Meal and Joe's Run, Walk & Roll for "Mia's Team" or your own favorite charity.

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