Karen Louise Wellman, 78, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully in the evening on Monday, January 27, 2025 with her family by her side.

Karen was born on August 09, 1946, in Tiffin to George and Dorothy (Graham) Whitmer.  Karen married John Louis Wellman on October 19, 1963.

Karen attended Tiffin Columbian high School and also earned a degree at Tiffin University.  During her teen-age years, Karen worked at Jolly's.  Later, when her children were grown, she worked at Rodger's Flowers, Wayne Griffin Realty, Good Shepherd Home, United Way and Job and Family services, until she retired.

Karen is survived by her husband of 61 years, John L. Wellman, of Tiffin; daughter, Debra (Keith) Swain of Jackson, Ohio; son, John P. (Tammy) Wellman of Fremont; siblings, Audrey (Frank) Callahan, Charlotte (Jeff) Scott and Garry (Melissa) Whitmer; grandchildren, Danielle Meyer (Ted) Foecking of Seven Hills, Ohio, Olen Queen of Mason, WV, Brandon Queen of New London, Ohio, Nicholas Wellman of Tiffin, Ohio, Chelsea Wellman of Portland, Oregon; Robert ((Lidia)Meyer of Sierra Vista, AZ and John L. Wellman, II of Fremont; 5 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, George and Dorothy Whitmer; and two brothers, Darrell Whitmer and Lonny Whitmer.

Karen lived life to the fullest.  She loved her family deeply and her cat, Selma.  She had a great sense of humor and loved to create memories.  She liked to travel, including visiting 48 of the U.S. states with her husband and visited all the presidents home.  She was very patriotic.  She also loved photography of which she captured all these memories.

Karen also enjoyed writing and had several pieces published in "The Good Years"!.  She journaled every vacation.  She made several trips with her brother, Darrell in a semi-truck along the East and West Coasts.  Karen went on a mission trip to Mexico, "Medicine for Mexico" where she helped log and organize medicines and patient information in a health clinic.  She loved her music and playing the piano and spent a great deal of time doing genealogy.  Family was important to Karen.

Karen was a social and loving person.   She made many friends and cherished close friendships.  Karen embraced her individuality and liked her jewelry, even up to her final days.

Karen was an active member of First Christian Church and she loved Jesus and believed God's promises.  Her family will deeply miss that beautiful smile and heart full of love.  Sunrises, sunsets, light-houses and trains.  We will meet again.

Her Funeral Service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 03, 2025 at First Christian Church, 2016 S. CR 19, Tiffin, Ohio 44883, with Rev. Douglas DeVos officiating.  Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Friends may visit with the family from 2-4:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 02, 2025 and from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the Service on Monday at the Church.

Special thank you to Autumnwood Care Center and Heartland Hospice.

Memorial contributions may be made to Autumnwood Care Center-Memory Care, Heartland Hospice, Right to Life or to First Christian Church.

Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.