Beikert

Karen Ann Beikert, 70, of Midland, Mich., died Monday morning, July 14, 2025, at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor.

She was born Aug. 16, 1954, in Butler, daughter of the late Robert Leroy and Marie Josephine (Petshot) Beikert.

Karen grew up in Butler, and attended and graduated from Grove City College with a degree in chemical engineering. She was recruited by the Dow Corning corporation to work as a process engineer. Karen’s work with Dow enabled her to develop and start up process programs in other countries. She was highly respected for her intellect and her work ethic. As she worked, she was given the opportunity to go to law school at the University of Michigan and join Dow’s legal department.

Karen remained at Dow until her retirement, after which she became an adjunct instructor at Saginaw Valley State University, sharing her knowledge of environmental and energy law, and was an active member of Memorial Presbyterian Church. She was also active in the local chapter of the American Association of University Women and a lifelong supporter of the Salvation Army.

Karen is survived by her siblings, Nancy Lea Garda of New Castle, James Henry (Joyce) Beikert of Emlenton, John Emil Beikert of Midland, Mich., Charles William (Marsha) Beikert of Butler, and Vivian Marie Beikert of Midland, Mich.; nieces and nephews, Chuck (Brandi) Beikert, and their children, Henry and Grace, of Butler, Kevin Beikert of Emlenton, Brenda (Dylan Vosburg) Beikert of Emlenton, Julia (Michael) Cavalier of Ellwood City, and Jennifer (Richard) Moore, and their children, Ava and Flynn, of Astoria, N.Y.

BEIKERT — The family of Karen Ann Beikert, who died Monday, July 14, 2025, will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, and again on Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of the service at WARE SMITH WOOLEVER FUNERAL HOME, 1200 W. Wheeler St., Midland, Mich.

Funeral services for Karen will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 24, at the Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Matthew Schramm officiating. Interment will follow in Midland City Cemetery.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Salvation Army.

All of us at Ware Smith Woolever are honored the Beikert family has entrusted us with the care of their loved one.

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