Karen Rowe, 73 passed away at her home surrounded by her husband, daughter, and her 2 granddaughters after rapidly declining health on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
She was born on July 8, 1951, in Coshocton to LeRoy and Madelon Longstreth Muller. She attended Triway High School and was a graduate of Wooster Beauty College. Karen married the love of her life Roger Rowe on November 23, 1968.
After being a beautician, she chose to be a stay-at-home mom raising her children, babysitting for others, volunteering at Parkview Elementary in many capacities and being a girl scout leader. She later worked for Sally Beauty Supply, then Wooster City Schools as a crossing guard and the cafeteria. She retired in 2012.
Karen was a breast cancer survivor. She loved spending time with her family, Friday outings and monthly lunch with life long friends.
She is survived by her husband, Roger; a daughter Jody (Ron) Rule; a son Gary (Becca) Rowe; grandchildren Justin (Cortney) Wilson, Jaimie (Randall) Hildebrand, Brea (Justin) Graham, Jon (Veronica) Wilson, and Jeremy Wilson; 12 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; brother Hal Muller; many nieces and nephews; and special friends Sandy Case, Dianne Varnes, Mary Blevins, Vic Cole.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Elsie Miles and Elenor Ford.
Friends may call on Saturday from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the funeral home.
Funeral services to be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 1:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster. Burial to follow at Wooster Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare 1900 Akron, Rd., Wooster, Ohio 44691 or Wayne County Dog Shelter 5694 Burbank Rd., Wooster, Ohio 44691.
Special thanks to Ashley Meade Griffitts for all her help and support during this time.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
Roger and family, we are so sorry to hear of Karens passing on to a better place. All of you are in our prayers and may God grant all of you peace and comfort at this very different time. Keep all your good memories close and remember all the good times. he was a good friend.
My deepest sympathy for you all! Many thoughts and prayers for you all. She was a very kind and sweet lady.
Heart felt prayers and sympathy.
Sympathy and prayers for you Roger and family. So sorry for your loss my friend.
So sorry for your loss, Roger and family. She was a beautiful lady. Your classmate,
Sara
Deepest sympathy to Roger and family. Karen was a sweet soul, & colorful character. Had fun with her in school. Hope her and Blanche are singing with the angels. Peace to your hearts.
My deepest sympathy to Roger and his family. Sending healing thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss Roger. Are prayers are with you and your family.
We were sorry to read about the passing of Karen. Her and I spent many hours sitting together watching her Gary and my Andy play high school baseball. We had some great times together.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.