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Karen Jean Rhea

October 22, 1951 – February 1, 2024
Obituary of Karen Jean Rhea
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Wappner Funeral Directors Ontario

Karen Jean Rhea, age 72, passed away Thursday morning, February 1, 2024, at Crestwood Care Center in Shelby, Ohio.

Born October 22, 1951, in Galion, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Arlene (Campbell) and Charles Ross Farnsworth. Karen worked at Bell Telephone for many years and retired after 15 years of service as an accountant at Richland Newhope. She enjoyed fishing and camping with her husband and family. Cookouts were a lively event she thoroughly enjoyed.

Karen is survived by her husband of 23 years, Dennis Rhea; step children, Gene Rhea, Teresa Lapoint, Ben Rhea and Michelle (Ron) Herrell; six grandchildren, Scott (Tammy) Rhea, Heidi (Dave) Knapp, Joanie Lapoint, Joey Lapoint, Ashley Henderson, and Katy Herrell; two great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Braxton; a sister, Cindy (Bill) Powell; a brother, Randy Farnsworth; and her BFF, Sue Eshbaugh.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Farnsworth; and a sister, Judy.

The family welcomes friends to visit from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Wappner Funeral Directors-Ontario, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Road.

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FAMILY

Dennis RheaHusband

Gene RheaStep son

Teresa LapointStep daughter

Ben RheaStep son

Michelle Herrell (Ron)Step daughter

Scott Rhea (Tammy)Grandchild

Heidi Knapp (Dave)Grandchild

Joanie LapointGrandchild

Joey LapointGrandchild

Ashley HendersonGrandchild

Katy HerrellGrandchild

AubreyGreat-grandchild

BraxtonGreat-grandchild

Cindy Powell (Bill)Sister

Randy FarnsworthBrother

Sue EshbaughBest Friend

Charles Ross FarnsworthFather (deceased)

Arlene Campbell FarnsworthMother (deceased)

Mike FarnsworthBrother (deceased)

JudySister (deceased)

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