Karen L. Muetzel Obituary

We announce the death of Karen L. Muetzel of Columbus, Ohio, who passed away on September 1, 2026, at the age of 77. Karen will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Ernest J. Muetzel; her parents, James H. Hatcher and Myrtle Hatcher (Parlsey); and her grandson Jaylun Gallagher Sr.. She is survived by: her son Brian Gallagher (Cindy); her stepson David Muetzel (Lori); her brother Ronnie Hatcher; her grandchildren, Bryana Gallagher, Jamel Gallagher, Jackson Muetzel and Jesse Muetzel; and her great grandchildren, Josiah Brown, Jaylun Gallagher Jr., Jeremiah Brown, Jayce Gallagher and Jaden Brown. She is also survived by her family and by the many friends.