Karen Lee Klenke

Karen Lee Klenke, age 74, passed away on February 23, 2025 at her home due to cancer. She was born on February 7, 1951 in Youngstown, Ohio to Mabel A. Katko and Daniel A. Katko. She was married to William E. Klenke.

After graduation from Highschool Karen enrolled at Ohio University where she earned a four year degree in journalism. She was society editor for a Ohio newspaper and an elementary librarian for eighteen years in California. She was married in Mau 1974 to William E. Klenke.

Karen is survived by Ricke Katko (brother) and her husband William E. Klenke.

She is proceded in Death by her son, Barret W. Klenke and her parents.