Karen K.

Baldwin

Karen K. Baldwin, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at CHP Inpatient Hospice, Defiance.

Karen was born on February 19, 1958 in Paulding, OH to Thomas and Barbara (Glass) Howell. On March 1, 1975, she married the love of her life, John Baldwin, who survives. Before enjoying her retirement, Karen worked at Past Time Cafe, Auglaize Golf Club, Paulding V.F.W. Post 587, and Paulding Eagles Lodge #2405. Karen was a past president of the Paulding Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. She was a devoted member of Rose Hill Church of God. Karen loved the Detroit Tigers, Dale Earnhardt, and camping.

Along with her loving husband, Karen is survived by her mother, Barbara Howell, Cecil, OH; son, Jeremy (Michelle Faillace) Baldwin, Swoyersville, PA; daughter, Gina (Seth) Overmyer, Cecil, OH; brother, Brock (Shelly) Howell, Cecil, OH; sister, Amy (Mark) Rager, Paulding, OH; grandchildren: A.J. Schooley, Cameron Baldwin, Colton Overmyer, and Summer Overmyer.

Karen is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Howell; brother, Kevin Howell.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Den Herder Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Hofacker officiating. Burial will follow in Rochester Cemetery, Crane Township.

Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 12:00 P.M. until time of services on Tuesday.

Memorial contributions may be made in Karen's memory to the Paulding Eagles Ladies Auxiliary or Rose Hill Church of God.