Karen Jean Depperschmidt

Karen Jean Depperschmidt, age 84, passed away on August 25, 2024, at her home in El Reno, OK. She was born on September 28, 1939, in Nekoma, KS.

Karen graduated from La Crosse High School in La Crosse, KS. After graduating, she met Donald Dechant, and they were married in 1959.  After Donald's passing at a young age, Karen married E.J. "Blackie" Depperschmidt, sharing many wonderful years until his passing on February 12, 2008. Throughout her life, Karen was a dedicated mother, wife, and grandmother. She was a member of St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church in Yukon where she was active in the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. Karen was also employed as the secretary at Saint John Nepomuk Catholic Church for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Donald Dechant and E.J. "Blackie" Depperschmidt; parents Charles and Margaret Seamen; son Mike Dechant; brother Chuck Seamen, and sisters Joann Huber and Jinger Bott. She is survived by her son Mark Dechant; grandson Tyler Dechant; granddaughters, Taylor Grammer and Ashley Keevert, and great-grandson Kohen Keevert.

Private services will be held.