Karen Ostby

January 7, 1946 - February 26, 2019

Karen Ostby, of Meriden, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Born in Hartford in 1946, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Marguerite (Larsen) Ostby. She graduated from RHAM High School in 1964 and Ithaca College in 1968 with a B.S. in speech pathology and audiology. She continued with her education, attaining her Master’s degree and more years of schooling. Karen overcame many obstacles in achieving her goals to help provide assistance to children. She retired from Regional District #13 in 2006, where she was well known as a caring and professional speech therapist and had an excellent reputation for taking care of her students. She was a generous supporter of veterans, animal organizations and civil rights causes. She leaves behind her devoted and loving partner, John Keppler III. She also leaves many caring and devoted friends and colleagues. Her family would like to thank Lori, her home health aide, for her care, compassion and company. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 2nd, at 10:00am at the Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St., Rocky Hill. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, March of Dimes, or to an animal cause/organization of your choice.