She was honored on Facebook Sunday by Dayton Dining in a post that amassed hundreds of reactions and condolences from community members.
A current Dayton Public Schools board member, Wick ran for Dayton City Commission in November, ultimately losing the election to Darius Beckham and Darryl Fairchild.
Montgomery County Commissioner Mary McDonald commented on the Dayton Dining post, calling Wick’s death a “huge loss” for the Dayton community.
“Dearest Karen, you will be greatly missed,” McDonald wrote. “My deepest condolences to the family and staff. This is a huge loss to the Miami Valley.”
Wick, 64, opened Coco’s Bistro with her husband Jim Gagnet in 1996 in Dayton’s Oregon District before moving the restaurant to its current Warren Street location.
The restaurant is named after Wick’s daughter, Coco.
She previously worked at Reynolds & Reynolds for nearly two decades prior to opening Coco’s.
An obituary for Wick has not yet been published.
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