Carolyn King

Carolyn A. (Kupka) Harger King, 78, of Green Springs, OH, died Monday, November 26, 2018 at the Bellevue Hospital. “Kaya” was born November 12, 1940 in Fremont, the daughter of Edward and Angela (Klisz) Kupka. She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School and went on to work as a secretary for Dr. Trivet at the Community Hospital. In the 1970’s she worked at Food Land as a cashier and J.W. Humbert Trucking Company.

It was in 1978 that Carolyn and her lifelong friend Mary Darr Pfefferle, decided to start PK’s Catering. The venture was initially envisioned as a small catering operation, “Just for Fun!” As the demand for their services grew, PK’s matured in to a full scale catering business and banquet hall. In addition to her passion for cooking, Carolyn was an avid reader, card player and enjoyed trips to Casinos. She was a member of Fremont Soroptimist Club, Fremont Moose, St. Casimir Rosary Altar Society, St. Francis Senior Guild, and Sandusky County Chamber of Commerce.

She looked forward to spending time at her home in Fort Pierce, Florida in the winter and summer home at Wild Wings Boat-O-Minium by the lake in Oak Harbor.

Surviving are her children: Mark (Fiancée Jean Day) Harger of Fremont, OH; Pat (Gina) Harger of Clyde, OH; Gary (Angie) Harger of Missouri; Kathryn Harger of Florida; Michael F. (Kelly) King, Jr. of Kansas, OH; Marcy (Mick) Morrison of Green Springs, OH; Tim King of Green Springs, OH; 15 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brother David (Linda) Kupka of Fremont, OH; brother-in-law Thomas Ackerman of Fremont, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Michael F. King, Sr., sister Patty Ackerman and daughter in law Kathy Kauble Harger.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 9:00A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Road, Fremont, Ohio. A Mass of Resurrection will begin at 10:00A.M. at the church with Rev. Chris Kardzis officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. A Celebration of Life and fellowship meal will take place at Anjulina’s Banquet Hall, 2270 Hayes Ave, Fremont, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice or Bellevue Hospital. Online condolences may be expressed at www. kkchud.com