

Karen Marie Wagner, age 78, of Blacklick, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at her residence surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born September 9, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio to the late William and Mary Klema. Karen enjoyed painting, fishing, bird watching, and spending time with family. She was an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother.
Karen is survived by her loving children Charles V. (Liz) Wagner, Tammy Wagner, Tina Wagner, and Kristie (Doug Hays) Wagner; grandchildren Derrick, Brittany, Rocky (Janelle), Corey, Micky, Mason, Miles, Tru, Chance, Charles, and Michael; great-grandchildren Beckett, Kylie, and Noah; brothers, Ted (Kathy) Klema, Steve (Joyce) Klema, and Tim Klema; sister-in-law, Barb Klema; special friends, Jim and Mary Schmidt, and Joyce Gurney and Don Gurney; and a host of other family, friends, and loved ones. In addition to her parents, Karen is preceded in passing by her beloved husband of 59 years, Charles J. Wagner; son, Ronnie Wagner; granddaughter, Katie Wagner; and brothers, Rick Klema and Bill Klema. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Mount Carmel Hospice, https://donor.mountcarmelfoundation.org/.
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