- Date Of Birth: December 24, 1940
- Date Of Death: August 18, 2015
- State: Connecticut
Karin H. Roche, 74, of Glastonbury and formerly of Hebron, passed away early Tuesday morning, (August 18, 2015) at home with her beloved children by her side. Born in Germany on December 24, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elisabeth Büttner. Karin emigrated to the U.S. in 1957. She married Frank M. Roche, Jr. The couple moved to Hebron, CT where they raised their family. They shared 54 years together before Frank predeceased her on May 19, 2011. Over her career, Karin was an employee, then full partner/owner and most recently, a consultant for Pension Consultants in Farmington. She loved to dance and was a long time participant at the Fred Astaire Dance Studios. Karin also enjoyed boating and she was a life member of the Shennecossett Yacht Club in Groton. Most importantly, she will be remembered by her family as a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. Karin will be sadly missed but always remembered by her son, Frank Roche of Colchester; daughter, Monique Roche of So. Glastonbury; grandchildren, Christopher Roche and Nicole Cardella; her Aunt, Hildegard Unger and cousin, Heidy Weingartner, both of Germany; Ruth Roche of Florida and numerous friends.
