Karla Estelle (Landall) Semeter

Karla Estelle (Landall) Semeter, 83, of Brockton, MA, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, November 4, 2024. Karla was born on February 8, 1941 in Tacoma, Washington, the daughter of the late Lincoln and Genevieve Landall. She spent her childhood moving frequently due to her father’s service in the Army Air Corps and Air Force living in a variety of places such as Alaska, Montana, Texas, Idaho, and post-war Japan. She graduated from Mountain Home High School in Idaho before continuing her education at the University of Idaho where she met her husband, Leon (Tom) Semeter Jr. Karla always knew that she and Tom were meant to be together when she realized their fathers had both graduated from Brockton High School.

In 1968, they settled in the Lithuanian Village area in the Montello section of Brockton with their four children. Karla was also a proud grandmother of nine grandchildren. She spent 30 years as an antique dealer before deciding to spend her time volunteering at Brockton Charity Guild and attending St. John’s Episcopal Church in Holbrook, MA. She also enjoyed spending time with her 4 children and 9 grandchildren. She is survived by her children Edie and spouse Brian Robbins, Tom and spouse Trish Semeter, Josh and spouse Heather Kane, and Dan and spouse Diane Semeter and her 9 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Tom Semeter.

Visiting hours will be on Wed. November 13th from 4-7 p.m. at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton, MA 02301. Funeral Service will be on Thurs., November 14th at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 322 South Franklin St., Holbrook, MA 02343. Donations may be made to Old Colony Hospice and Palliative Care, 321Manley St., West Bridgewater, MA 02379 (www.oldcolonyhospice.org/donate-today) or St. John’s Episcopal Church, 322 South Franklin St., Holbrook, MA 02343 (stjohnschurchholbrook.com).

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