Karen A. O’Brien, 56 of Pemberville, OH passed away at home on Friday, August 12, 2022 with her family near her side. She was born on September 11, 1965 in Bowling Green, OH to Robert and Ruth (Cross) Walters. On March 3, 1984 Karen, married Michael J. O’Brien in Pemberville, OH. Karen and Michael raised 2 children and have celebrated over 38 years of marriage together.
She worked at Mid Am (Sky) Bank for 20 years, ending her career as an Area Operations Manager. A woman of great faith, Karen was an active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Pemberville and then Church of the Good Shepherd in Wayne. Before the COVID shutdown, she would take her assistance dog “Calvin” for weekly visits to Otterbein, offering the residents some much needed companionship and love. Before she developed MS, she enjoyed sewing and crocheting. A long-time member and officer of the Four Seasons Garden Club, she was active in creating floral arrangements for the Pemberville Fair flower show. She was able to continue to enjoy knitting and growing succulents and flowers almost to the end of her days. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
In addition to her husband Michael, Karen is survived by her children: Kathleen (Michael) Clink of Toledo and James (Tracey) O’Brien of Carey. Grandchildren: Jack and Anna, mother: Ruth Walters of Gibsonburg, sister: Chris (Bob) Latusek of MN and brother: Rick (Cyndi) Walters of Bradner. Niece: Stephanie, nephews: Matt and Todd. She was preceded in death by her father.
Family and friends will be received 5-7 p.m., on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at the Marsh & Marsteller Funeral Home, 4094 State Route 105, Pemberville, OH. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Church of the Good Shepherd, 5589 Holcomb Road, Wayne. There will be additional visitation from 10 a.m., until the time of service. Officiating will be Pr. Brad Kehn. Interment will be in Webster Twp. Cemetery, Scotch Ridge, OH.
The family requests in lieu of flowers please consider making a contribution to: The Bowling Green Pregnancy Center. Those wishing to express a word of encouragement, share a memory or photo may do so at: www.marshfuneralhomes.com.
