Karen Griffin 1949 - 2021
Karen H. Griffin, 71, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 10:47 p.m. surrounded by her family.
She was born on Dec. 21, 1949, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late Kent W. and Beverly M. (Braitinger) Klingler. Karen married Roger P. Griffin and he survives in Port Clinton.
Also surviving are her children: Scott R. Griffin of Port Clinton and Coleen (Mark) Johansen of Chillicothe; 10 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; two brothers: Charles Rex (Dee) Klingler of Ada and David Bradley (Erin) Klingler of Hartwell, Georgia; and a brother-in-law, Russell Griffin of Port Clinton.
Karen was preceded in death by her brother, Perry Klingler; and brother-in-law, Ronald Griffin.
It was her wish to be cremated. There will be no services at this time. Burial will take place at a later date in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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