Karen graduated with distinction in 1965 from UNL and in 1968 received her MA in Educational Psychology.  Karen was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority and her senior undergraduate year was elected to Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society.  She was an English teacher and Guidance Counselor at Lincoln Northeast High School for two years.  Her volunteer commitment profoundly impacted the Lincoln community.  She served several agencies and in many capacities.  They included but are not limited to the following:  Educational Task Force for Structure and Government of Teacher Education (UNL), Nebraska Human Resources Foundation, the Lancaster County Juvenile Court as a Juvenile Probation Officer, State Juvenile Justice Advisory Board, Nebraska Juvenile Protection Commission, Nebraska Commission of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Nebraska Association of Volunteer Directors – treasurer, named 1976 Volunteer of the Year by the Lincoln Volunteer Bureau Cabinet, PTA officer at Calvert and Morley Elementary Schools, PTA Representative for Nebraska Commission for Children and Youth, Community Advisory Committee at Lincoln East High School and State PTA Board Member for 6 years.  Karen enjoyed a brief slow-down in her career while caring for her two young daughters but continued in several volunteer positions and was employed as a Juvenile Probation Officer.  She resumed her full-time career, going to work as Executive Associate and Seminar Leader for Selection Research, Inc.  She also taught classes at Doane College during these years.  Karen was diagnosed with a brain tumor in early 1987.  During her lengthy illness Karen again focused on supporting others and served at St. Elizabeth’s Wellness Center by teaching a class called “Live your Life” for people struggling with serious illnesses.  Karen died July 19, 1988.  She is survived by two daughters and three grandchildren.