Karen Elaine Federspiel

November 5, 1958 - December 27, 2017

ADRIAN – Karen Elaine Federspiel, 59, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Magnum Care of Adrian. Born November 5, 1958 in Adrian, she was the daughter of Gene and Gloria Orel. Karen was a graduate of Blissfield High School and later attended Siena Heights University. She subcontracted with a Caribbean Construction Company in St. Croix. She was named the Disaster Relief Renovation Director and provided relief to St. Croix, the US Virgin Islands, and St. Martin in the Dutch West Indies following Hurricane Hugo. Locally, Karen was employed at the Senior Center and worked as a waitress and chef. She was an artist and a painter, receiving awards for her skill and was meticulous in her culinary works. Karen also resided in Rotterdam, Netherland’s and worked in the Kunsthal Museum. Karen is survived by her daughter, Wendy Gallant of Adrian; grandchildren, Aubrey and Haley Gallant of Adrian; parents, Gene and Gloria Orel of Blissfield; and a brother, Kenny (Deb) Orel of Blissfield. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sally Orel. Graveside services for Karen take place on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 4:00 pm at Riga Township Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagley Funeral Home Tagsold Chapel in Blissfield where online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.