Connie K. Grimani

Connie K. (Karbler) Grimani, 83, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, January 22, 2025, surrounded by her husband and five daughters, after a lengthy battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).

She was born on September 29, 1941, in Sandusky, OH, the daughter of Paul Leland and Anna Rose (Printy) Karbler.  Connie was a graduate of St. Mary's High School and was a longtime parishioner at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. After raising her family, she worked as a dental receptionist with Dr. James Dellasantina, DDS for more than 25 years.

Connie will be remembered for her smile that lit up every room, her infectious laugh and her wonderful sense of humor. One of her favorite things to do was entertaining family and friends in her home. Visitors, whether they knew her for one day or for a lifetime, always commented on how fun she was to be around and how she always made them feel right at home. Her legacy will live on through the many beautiful family holiday traditions she set. Her children and grandchildren are still trying to master her legendary Thanksgiving gravy. 

Playing cards was one of her favorite pastimes with family and friends. She loved hosting card clubs and teaching her children and grandchildren how to play to win. Connie was an expert shopper. Her daughters and granddaughters proudly admit that they have inherited this love of browsing and finding that perfect item. 

She also cherished fishing with her family. She instilled a deep love of fishing in her grandchildren and great grandchildren, who enjoy using her many lessons today. Connie and Carl enjoyed bowling on teams with friends for many years and supporting the Playmakers Civic Theatre productions in Port Clinton for more than 20 years. 

Above all, Connie’s love as a wife, mother, grandmother and friend is ultimately what she will be remembered for. 

Connie is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 63 years, Carl M. Grimani, whom she married on October 25, 1961; her five daughters, Lori (Dan) Dahs, Lisa (James) Sabo, Kris (Dean) Roth, Carrie (Ric) Gwin and Dina (Charlie) McGowan; her 13 grandchildren, Tyler (Katie) Dahs, Abbey (Kyle) Koch, Maxwell (Lanie) Dahs, Carly Sabo, Natalie (Tyler) Dix, Brittan (Douglas) Priestas, Erika (Chad) McGuire, Marina (Eric) Gast, Lainy Gwin, Campbell Gwin, Maggie McGowan, Carl (Annie Warner) McGowan and Gretchen McGowan; her 19 great-grandchildren, Cayden, Delaney, Mila, Kallie, Jaxson, Emma, Millie, James, Jett, Audrey, Hudson, Emmy, Stella, Henry, Finn, Josie, Ty, Wil and Wes; her sister, Judi (Del) Nesbit; her two brothers, Kevin Karbler and Kit (Dmitri Rudenko) Karbler; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a great-grandson, Cal Gast; and two brothers, Tim and Terry Karbler.

It was her wish to be cremated. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Connie at 10 am on Saturday morning, February 1, 2025, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 510 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH.  Fr. Prashanth Kumar officiating. A private family inurnment service will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Sandusky, OH.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870 or to The Meadows at Osborn Park Activity Fund, 3916 Perkins Avenue, Huron, OH 44839.

Arrangements are entrusted to the David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH.

Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Connie's family at davidfkoch.com.

The Grimani Family would like to thank her in-home private caregivers, the Stein Hospice Care Team, Dr. Jeffrey Garman, Dr. Robert Vaschak and the staff at The Meadows at Osborn Park. The family truly appreciated the love and tireless devotion to Connie‘s care, which provided much comfort to her and her entire family.

Until we see you again, Ma, sleep in heavenly peace.

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