Karen Tuttle Obituary

Karen (Blust) Bogard Tuttle

Karen (Blust) Bogard Tuttle, 82, of Upper Sandusky, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at home.

She was born Oct. 7, 1941, in Tiffin, to to Herbert and Etta (Creeger) Blust. Karen married Harold Tuttle on Aug. 24, 2002, and he survives in Upper Sandusky.

Karen is also survived by her son, Gregory Scott (Laura) Bogard of Tiffin; daughter, Beth Ann (Robert) McNamara of Upper Sandusky; granddaughter, Emily Bogard of Tiffin; sister, Judy (Hook) Henderson of Tiffin; brothers, Mike (Patricia) Blust and Joe (Mary Amlin) Blust, both of Tiffin; and loving in-laws, Frances Secor, Jack Tuttle, and Jim Tuttle.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Sandy Doncyson and Steve Blust; brother-in-law, Mike Doncyson; sister-in-law, Sharon Blust; brother-in-law, Paul Henderson; and sister-in-law, Ellen Voorhees.

Her husband, children, grandchild, family, and dogs were everything to Karen. She had many friends and embraced everyone she met in her lifetime. Karen opened her heart and home to family, friends, and neighbors in need. No one visited her without her offering to make something to eat. Karen was an exceptional cook and baker that seemed to make everything taste a little better. At family gatherings, Karen was known for her famous scalloped potatoes and pumpkin pies.

In her lifetime, Karen spent a good amount of her time sending greeting cards with special handwritten notes to family and friends for all occasions. She never missed a birthday, special occasion, holiday, or to say she was thinking of you. Karen loved to celebrate birthdays and holidays with family and friends. She would always wear a shirt, sweater, or vest with matching earrings to represent a holiday or to cheer on The Ohio State Buckeyes. Karen loved dancing, music of Elvis Presley, and dogs large and small. She loved angels so much her house contained many beautiful pictures and figurines.

At age 9, Karen and her sisters, Judy and Sandy, performed as a singing and dancing act called the "Blust Trio." They gave performances around their neighborhood and were even on television once in the early 1950s.

Karen graduated from Tiffin Columbian in 1959. For many years, Karen was a homemaker and babysat children in her home. Later in life, she worked in the cafeteria at Wyandot Memorial Hospital and retired from Wyandot County Home. The most rewarding job for Karen was being a mom, grandma, and taking care of her family.

When family or friends would visit Karen, the night would always end with her saying "goodbye, watch out for the deer." This memory will be cherished among family and friends.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the Hospice of Wyandot Memorial staff for their amazing guidance and care for Karen.

Karen's graveside service for family and close friends will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Greenlawn Cemetery, 895 E. County Road 36, Tiffin, Ohio, with the Rev. Brad McKibben officiating.

A celebration of life gathering will follow from 12-3:30 p.m. at AMVETS Post #48 in Tiffin.

In lieu of flowers and sympathy gifts, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wyandot Memorial, Trinity United Church of Christ Building Fund in Upper Sandusky, or any humane society of your choice and can be sent to Lucas-Batton, 476 S. Sandusky Ave., Upper Sandusky, Ohio, 43351.

Online condolences may be shared at www.lucasbatton.com.