Karl Pilch

On May 19, 2026, a very good kind man passed on.

Karl was born in Phillips to Andrew Pilch, Sr., and Susan (Raskie). He is survived by his brothers Andrew (Chris) Pilch, Jr, Richard (Laurie) Pilch, and sister Susan Heizler. His wife and best friend Marie Ericksen-Pilch, mother-in-law Theresa Warner, sons Robert (Danielle) Grigsby Sr., Christopher (Katy) Grigsby, grandchildren Robert (Raquel) Grigsby Jr., Tyler Grigsby, Ashley (Al Stout) Grigsby, William Stanke, Brittany (Stanford Sullivan) Stanke, Dylan “Death Row” Stanke, Cassandra (Mark) Graham, Jordanne Grigsby, Brody Grigsby, Blake Grigsby. Great-grandchildren: Arlene, Ingrid, Delilah, Robert III, Brixlee, Rhenleigh, Kinnley, Arabella, Francesca, Arwen, William, Gabe, Agatha, Sabastian, Sylas. He has so many very good friends and family and all his furry and feathered friends that he deeply cared for, he will be missed.

He is preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Susan Pilch, Sr., his daughter Marnie Grigsby-Reischl, brother John “Skip,” sisters Marlene and Mary.

Karl worked with only the very best, as a logger for Delasky Bros., well driller for Don Karnosh, Gypsy Moth trapper for WDATCP, then WDNR with his dear friends and crew in Mercer caring for the Turtle Flambeau Scenic Waters.

Some of his fondest memories were of Musky Fishing with his dad.

Andy Sr., deer season hunts with family and friends by the Tyler Forks and later founding the Hairy Eyeball Camp with the kids, he so enjoyed the yearly Partridge Fest and got to wear the white sport coat and the gathering of his buddies for Boys in da Woods. The trips to the Porkies with Marie and grandkids, where memories were made. And the wolves. He loved the Packers, Brewers, and Badgers and watching Mr. Goodplier’s.

He touched so many and will be missed by all. He made everyone laugh, the door was open, and the beer was cold.

A Celebration of Life will be held at The Old Lugerville School N11127 County Road F, Lugerville, WI., on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm?

Open house, come and share with us.

In lieu of flowers, donate to Cancer Research, WDNR-Turtle Flambeau Flowage (buy a fishing or hunting license, or go camping), plant a tree or donate to a food pantry in his honor.