October 2, 1950- January 26, 2021 (Age 70)
Karen Finstuen (Oma), age 70, of San Antonio, TX passed peacefully away on January 26, 2021.
Karen was born October 2, 1950 in San Antonio TX. She was the oldest daughter of seven siblings. Karen grew up in San Antonio, graduating from Ursuline Academy in 1968. Karen married her husband of 49 years, Kenn, on June 6, 1971. Karen, a mother of three, became a Registered Dietician, L.D., graduating summa cum laude in 1981, from The University of the Incarnate Word. Karen began her career consulting in and around South Texas, until finding her niche as a Director of the W.I.C. program in Pearsall, TX. An opportunity found her in 1990 to start a new W.I.C. program for CentroMed in 1990. Karen built the program from the start up, soon providing nutritional services for over 500K women and children on San Antonio’s South Side. She retired, after 27 years of service, in 2017. In her spare time, she loved to travel with Kenn, go to casinos, shop, and participate in her woman’s Church group. She loved spending time with her children and five grandchildren.
Karen is preceded in death by her parents Maurice and Rosalie Wenzel. She is survived by her husband Kenn, daughter Kendra Casias, son in law Darrell, granddaughters Kaylee, Mya and Sophia. Her daughter Krista Finstuen. Her son Kevin Finstuen, daughter in law Ruth and grandchildren David and Krissy, and six siblings and their families.
In lieu of flowers, show your support by donating to The United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, in memory of Karen Finstuen.
Services will be held Tuesday, February 23 at 0900 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
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