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Karen Sue Samuelson
Karen Sue Samuelson, 79, died July 22, 2023, at her home in Johnston. She was born Feb. 12, 1944, to Harold Schultz and Marlys Schultz (Martin). She grew up on her parents’ farm in Pomeroy. After graduating high school, she married Phillip Samuelson in 1962, and they were constant companions, celebrating their 60th anniversary last year.
Karen and Phillip raised their two sons, Doug and Greg, in Norwalk. She began working at Farmland Insurance in 1982 in the filing department, and, after it became Nationwide Insurance, she worked in the underwriting department until retiring in 2010.
Karen’s favorite activity was visiting with family, and she loved going to her grandchildren’s activities. She and Phil also enjoyed taking driving vacations to see the country. Karen and Phil have been active members of New Life Lutheran Church in Norwalk since 1973.
Karen is survived by her husband, Phillip; brothers, Michael (Miriam) and Jerry (Carol); sister, Gloria (Mike); sons, Doug (Mindy) and Greg (Tracy); and her grandchildren, Luke, Lydia, Lauren, Amelia and Logan. She is preceded by her sister, Kathy (Dick).
Visitation was July 27 at Iles Norwalk Chapel. Funeral service was July 28 at New Life Lutheran Church in Norwalk.
Karen and Phillip raised their two sons, Doug and Greg, in Norwalk. She began working at Farmland Insurance in 1982 in the filing department, and, after it became Nationwide Insurance, she worked in the underwriting department until retiring in 2010.
Karen’s favorite activity was visiting with family, and she loved going to her grandchildren’s activities. She and Phil also enjoyed taking driving vacations to see the country. Karen and Phil have been active members of New Life Lutheran Church in Norwalk since 1973.
Karen is survived by her husband, Phillip; brothers, Michael (Miriam) and Jerry (Carol); sister, Gloria (Mike); sons, Doug (Mindy) and Greg (Tracy); and her grandchildren, Luke, Lydia, Lauren, Amelia and Logan. She is preceded by her sister, Kathy (Dick).
Visitation was July 27 at Iles Norwalk Chapel. Funeral service was July 28 at New Life Lutheran Church in Norwalk.