Karen L. Erisman

Karen L. Erisman, 79, formerly of Dayton passed away Friday evening June 18, 2021in Waynesville, where she made a home with her daughter for the last seven months. Karen was born on August 27, 1941 in Dayton, she was the youngest and last surviving of nine children born to the late Raymond and Lucille (Hopping) Hunt. She had worked18 years as a custodian for Dayton Public Schools retiring in 2006. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death on December 15, 2020 by beloved husband Ronald E. Erisman whom she married on August 9, 1958; brothers and sisters Jack Hunt, Dale Hunt, Patti Pugh, Peggy Coteral, Mary Arnold, Judy Hunt, Richard Hunt and Nancy Cannon. Karen is survived by children Kevin Erisman and wife Missy of Germantown, Rhonda Wade and husband Steve of Waynesville, and Tim Erisman and wife Kim of Cleveland; 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Private services will be held at the Preble Memory Gardens Funeral Center, West Alexandria. Karen will be laid to rest beside husband Ron in the mausoleum at Preble Memory Gardens Cemetery. A Celebration of Life service to remember and honor the lives and legacies of both Ron and Karen will be held at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice of Cincinnati. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Karen L. Erisman please visit our Sympathy Store.