Karen is a Council member of St. Paul's. She is a retired educator, church organist and piano teacher. Karen was coaxed out of retirement to serve as organist for another congregation. She also participates in two bell choirs, the Alzheimer's Support Group. Karen was raised in the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church in Cleveland, Ohio where her father also served as organist and choir director. She served her former congregation as a council member, helped to prepare communion for the Altar Guild and was part of the Worship and Music committee. Karen also enjoys her participation in the Bible Study group, as well as in the Women's Devotional Group.