Karen Kiene was a Bluffton HS graduate
Karen Lee Kiene, 60, died Feb. 10, 2021, at her residence in Bluffton. Karen was born March 28, 1960 in Bluffton to the late Laverne and Sarah (Wenger) Moser. On Aug. 5, 2002, she married Gregory Kiene who preceded her in death on March 9, 2018.
Karen graduated from Bluffton High School. She had worked at Metakote in Lima for 13 years. She was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ - Bluffton.
Survivors include a daughter, Krystle (Scott) Slaughterbeck of Bluffton; a son, Kelly (Michelle Lawrence) Bolin of Ada; five grandchildren, Malachi Pahl, Genevieve Gatchel, McKenzie Bolin, Makenna Bolin, Trey Slaughterbeck; and four sisters, Kayleen Moser of Middlepoint, Kathleen Moser of Harrod, Karla Dennis of Ada and Karyl Kiggins of Silver Springs, Florida.
Karen was preceded in death by a nephew, Marcus Moser.
There will be no visitation or service at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association - 300 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60606-6637 or the Allen County Humane Society - 606 Elida Road, Lima, Ohio 45807.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Bluffton is honored to be providing services to Karen's family.
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