Karen A. Eilerman

Karen was born on June 9, 1965, in Coldwater, Ohio, the daughter of the late Bernard and Esther (Timmerman) Hartings.  

Karen is survived by her husband, Philip Eilerman, her children, Zachary Eilerman, Caleb and Susanna (Schappacher) Eilerman, Olivia Eilerman, Sister Maria Gabriella Eilerman, CMD and Matthew Eilerman; her grandchildren, Caleb Jr. Eilerman, Audrey Eilerman and one on the way; her siblings, Jane and Neal Heitkamp of Celina, Dan and Doris Hartings of St. Marys, and Deb and Jim Freeman of New Bremen; her in-laws, David Eilerman of Tipp City, Jeanette and Tom Timmerman of Fort Loramie, Therese and Mark Borchers of Versailles, Julia Zumberger of New Bremen, James and Karen Eilerman of North Star and Patrick and Connie Eilerman of Versailles, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her in-laws, Bernard and Mary Lou (Moeller) Eilerman, a brother-in-law, Daniel Eilerman, a sister in-law, Ann Eilerman, and brother and sister-in-law, Wanda and William Broering.

Karen was a 1983 graduate of Saint Henry High School.  After high school, she earned an associate’s degree from Wright State University Lake Campus.  She worked for a time at Crown in New Bremen and at McBo’s Lanes in Versailles. Karen married Philip Eilerman on June 11, 1988. She was a devout Catholic with a deep devotion to the Blessed Mother. She was a devoted wife and loving mother, always putting family first. Her most cherished job was the selfless care and time she gave in raising her five children. Karen was an excellent homeschooler and strove with patience and love to instill faith and virtues in her children. She adored her grandchildren and treasured every minute spent with them. She enjoyed time with her sisters, relatives and friends. To many Karen will be remembered by her gentle and friendly disposition always with kind words and understanding towards others. She will be deeply missed but forever in her loved ones hearts.

Visitation with the family, Friday, October 30, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with a rosary at 2:00 p.m. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles, OH.

Visitation with the family, Saturday, October 31, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the Osgood American Legion, 111 Veterans Drive in Osgood, OH. A Requiem Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. at the Osgood American Legion, with Father Le officiating.  Burial will follow at the St. Louis Cemetery in Versailles, OH.

Memorial contributions may be given in Karen’s memory for Masses at St. Therese the Little Flower Catholic Church in Lebanon, Ohio.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles.