Karen E Wagstaff

Karen E. Wagstaff, 65, died at Doctors Hospital Friday, April 1, 2016 following a brief illness. She was a beautiful woman who was the center of her family. She was a Librarian at Westland High School and then at Briggs High School; she retired in 2002. She was a lifelong active member of Concordia Lutheran Church. Karen loved good books (especially murder mysteries), mochas, crochet, cross-stitch, bacon, burgers, and the beach; above all she loved her family and friends. She was generous and giving person, who saw the best in everyone. Karen was a fierce supporter of her children and a loving grandmother. She is preceded in death by her son, Scott Anthony Wagstaff and father, Paul Koegler. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Reggie Wagstaff; children, Suzann, Heather, and Ryan Wagstaff; grandchildren, Christopher Jaxon and Ryder McKinley; her mother, Harriet Koegler; brother, Ron (Kathy) Koegler; niece, Michelle Koegler; nephew, Steven Koegler, many other relatives and friends. Friends will be received from 2-4:00 p.m. and 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Schoedinger Hilltop Chapel, 3030 West Broad Street, where a funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2016; interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to the American Cancer Society or ASPCA, in her memory. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share your memories of Karen.