Toft Funeral Home and Crematory
2001 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-625-8816
Website: http://www.toftfh.com
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Karen Suzanne (Riggs) Mann, 82, of Sandusky, passed away Wednesday, December 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, shopping, especially at the hospital gift shop, loved to cook, loved 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.
In addition to her parents, William Riggs and Mary Riggs Nielsen, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Mann, in 2009.
Visitation will be from 9 am on Tues., December 19 until a prayer service begins at 9:30 am at Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 A.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Ave., Sandusky. Burial will follow in 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.
