Karen Schlosser, 71, departed to join her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at home, ending a three-year battle with cancer.
Karen (Germann) Schlosser was born on January 6, 1951 to Henry and Esther Germann in Evansville, Indiana. She attended Harrison High School and later Purdue University where she majored in Health and Human Services Education. Karen was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority and played clarinet in the Purdue symphony band. After graduation, Karen moved to Plymouth, Indiana and worked at Plymouth Foundry for over 40 years in purchasing and accounting. Karen actively served the Plymouth community by volunteering with the Marshall County Purdue Alumni Club, including serving as a President. Tri Kappa (long time officer, including President), Friends of the Library, Marshall County Community Foundation Board, Marshall Country Encore Performing Arts Board, and Crossroads Church. Karen loved to travel and went on several trips with her family and Purdue Musical Organizations, including Hawaii, Maine, South Africa, Poland, and Germany. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Sam Schlosser, daughters Amee Schlosser and Lori Schlosser (Rob Riewoldt), and her brother Gary (Beth) Germann.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 4-7 pm at the Plymouth Wesleyan Church, 11203 Michigan Rd. Plymouth, IN 46563.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022 at 10:30 am at the Plymouth Wesleyan Church with Pastor David Crawford officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Purdue Scholarship Fund at the Marshall County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 716, Plymouth, IN 46563 or to the Riverside Bible Church, 5330 Olentangy River Rd. Columbus, OH 43235-3414.