Arno Karolin was born on an unknown date in Estonia .
he died Sunday, September 12, 2010. his recorded age was 90.
KAROLIN Arno Karolin, age 90, of Worthington, died on Sunday September 12, 2010, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Estonia, Arno immigrated to Germany in 1944 to escape the terror of the Soviet invasion. He and his family then immigrated to the United States in 1951, settling in Schenectady, NY. In 1962 the Karolin family moved to Columbus, OH where Arno was a draftsman for Varo Engineering until his retirement in 1985. Member of the Estonia Lutheran Church and the Estonia Association both here and in Schenectady. An avid gardener and fisherman, Arno was well known for raising beautiful roses. Preceded in death by brother Kalju Karolin. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Stella H Karolin; devoted children, Jaak (Joyce) Karolin of Boulder, CO, Mari-Ann (Michael) Costanzo of Chicago and Andres (Deb) Karolin of New Albany; granddaughters, Alisa, Alexis and Carissa. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Saturday September 18, 2010 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High Street, Worthington, OH, where the family will be receiving visitors from 9 a.m. until time of service. Rev. Tom Myers officiating. Private family interment. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, 269 Cherry Valley Rd. Newark, OH 43055 in Arno's memory. Please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com to send on-line condolences.