Karen Mann Obituary

Karen Mann

Mar 15, 1941 - Dec 13, 2023

Sandusky

Karen Suzanne (Riggs) Mann, 82, of Sandusky, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at Providence Care Center after a lengthy illness.

She was born March 15, 1941, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to William Riggs and Mary (Munce) Riggs.

Karen graduated from St. Mary's High School and attended Kent State University. She was employed 10 years at the former New Departure, left work to raise her family, and returned to work part-time, performing secretarial work for Jerry Murray's law office and Crawford & Co. Karen was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She volunteered for more than 40 years at the former Providence Hospital. In her spare time, she enjoyed bridge club and shopping (especially at the hospital gift shop) and loved to cook, holidays (especially Halloween and Christmas), and most importantly, spending time with her friends and family.

Karen is survived by her sons, Chris (Kelly) Mann of Sandusky and John (Emily) Mann of Sandusky; grandson, Brandon Lempeck; and other loving relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Riggs and Mary Riggs Nielsen; and husband, Ted Mann, in 2009.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, until a prayer service at 9:30 a.m. at Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. Mass of Christian burial will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Ave., Sandusky. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery.

Those wishing to contribute to Karen's memory may do so to Providence Care Centers, Memory Care Unit.

Condolences may be shared online at toftfuneralhome.com.