Carl Clifford Hultgren, 86, of Crystal River, Fla., died peacefully Sunday morning, Feb. 24, 2013, following a very brief illness.
Born July 27, 1926, in Manchester, he was the second of two children of Karl Emil Hultgren and Astrid Elenora (nee Johansdaughter). Carl attended public grade school and graduated from Manchester Technical High School. He enlisted in the Army in January 1944 and after serving in the 910th Aerial Engineering Squadron (Italy) he was honorably discharged in December 1946. In 1947 he began a 40-year career with the Hartford Electric Light Co., which merged into Northeast Utilities. On May 6, 1950, he married Jean Florence Okerfelt, also of Manchester, and they had three children. Carl was an active member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Lodge No. 73 in Manchester. He was Master of the lodge in 1963 and received the 32nd degree in 1986. He was an active member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Manchester, and for many years sang in the choir. Carl was a very hard worker who with many hours of help from family and friends built and remodeled the house on Ferguson Road where the family resided for 31 years. Beautiful walls that Carl created stone by stone still surround the house and back yard. Upon retirement, Carl and Jean moved to Crystal River, enjoying golf, entertaining, and warm weather. Carl was fond of cigars, cocktails, jigsaw puzzles, and laughter.
Carl is survived by his wife, Jean, and their children, Bradford, Philip, and his wife, Christine, Cynthia Hall, and her husband, Randy; two grandchildren, Crystal and Curtis Hall; and his sister, Eleanor Shulze.
A memorial service will be held on April 13, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 60 Church St., Manchester.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made in memory of Carl to the Creative Living Community of Connecticut, 60 Church St., Manchester CT 06040.
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Our thoughts are with you all in this time of sorrow.
Peter & Eugenie Trefz
March 25, 2013
May the prayers and love of friends be of comfort to all of you as Carl has joined the Saints Triumphant and is rejoicing with his creator. Hugs and love always
Pete & Dean Baron-Krieger
March 22, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Jean. Know that you and your family are in my prayers. May God hold you in His arms and give you peace. Hugs from.....
Shirley (from the Dental office)
March 15, 2013
Brad, my thoughts are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. With deepest sympathy.
Linda Garreau
March 13, 2013
Cindy and family we are all saddened to learn of your dads passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers in this time of mourning.
Peace, love and hugs from the Colletti Family.
Jim Colletti
March 13, 2013
Brad and family: Brad, you and I graduated from MHS in 1973. I want to send you my sincerest and deepest sympathy on your father's passing. May he rest in peace in the arms of the Lord.
Paula Fabrizi (860) 922-4414
March 12, 2013
Brad and family: Brad, you and I graduated from MHS in 1973. I want to send you my sincerest and deepest sympathy on your father's passing. May he rest in oeace in the arms of the Lord.
Paula Fabrizi
March 12, 2013
I am truly sorry for your loss. I hope the wonderful memories of you and your Dad console during this time. With sincere condolences, Delcy
Delcy Newell
March 12, 2013
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