Karin Campanelli

Karin Campanelli

December 10, 1943 - April 24, 2025

On April 24, 2025, after a courageous battle, Karin Campanelli passed away at the age of 81.

Karin was born in Wuerzburg, Germany and spent her school years in the idyllic village of Burkardroth, Germany. In her late teens she moved to the US and shortly thereafter she met her husband, Daniel Campanelli, after which they welcomed three children spanning both continents.

Karin was a woman of quiet strength, deep compassion, and a love for the natural world that shaped so much of who she was. She lived the later part of her life in Boulder, Colorado-a place that mirrored her spirit: grounded, beautiful, and expansive. She found peace and joy in the mountains and in the rhythm of her footsteps on a trail alongside her partner, Dave Diener, who has stood by her side since 2013 and shared in all of her local as well as international adventures.

Hiking wasn't just a pastime for Karin-it was fundamental to how she lived. She saw every trail as a chance to connect with the world, to think deeply, and to simply be. Whether it was a casual walk at Chautauqua or a tougher climb in the Rockies, she always returned feeling restored.

But she wasn't just a lover of the outdoors. Karin had a warmth that drew people in. She gave generously of her time, her wisdom, and her love. She was a listener, a supporter, and a quiet champion for the people she cared about. Her kindness had no conditions.

Losing her leaves a space that no one else can fill. But we know that her spirit lives on-in the mountains she loved, in the values she passed down, and in the hearts of all of us who knew and loved her.

Rest well, Karin. We'll carry your love with us, always.

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