Karen Bentley Baer

We built a home in Richfield, WI, where we have been living for the last 14 years. We lived in Oconomowoc, WI 6 years prior to that. Lived in Wauwatosa/Milwaukee before that.

I have worked for Associated Bank for 25 years now (2 mergers along the way). I have been with Associated Investment Services (the Broker/Dealer side of the bank) for 20 of those years. It's been a great ride!

We have traveled extensively both inside and outside the US for the last 20 years. Some with our children, other times without.

We have an English Golden Retriever puppy named Miloh! He is our 3rd golden in the last 20 years. Love Goldens!!

Still love to downhill ski! Love to walk, bike, snowshoe, water ski, etc. (pretty much anything that is active and outdoors).

We purchased a cottage near Eagle River about 5 years ago and we spend a ton of family/friend time up there in the summer, and a little in the winter as well.

I learned how to play the piano about 4 years ago, but I do not keep up with it as much as I would like. I have not touched my Clarinet since I graduated from high school. Kind of sad.

That's it for now!!!!!!!!

One wonderful memory was playing in the marching band and having the Charlevoix band come to stay in our homes and then marching together for a Packer halftime.

My mother also reminded me of the time I was hit in the eye playing softball (I should have caught the ball!). I had to play in the band for graduation in a long dress with a black eye. How embarrassing! Thank goodness it wasn't my own graduation!