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Carl Kautzman Obituary

Carl Edward Kautzman
Evansville, Ind.
Carl Edward Kautzman, 63, passed away July 21, 2013, at his home, surrounded by family and friends. He was born June 15, 1950, in Evansville, to Harold E. and Rita (Lewis) Kautzman.
Carl was a graduate of Rex Mundi High School, where he played drums for the marching and concert bands. Carl was also a musician in various dance bands throughout his life. Besides percussion instruments, he played keyboards, acoustic guitar and electric bass. Listening to and playing music were only two of his interests. Carl also enjoyed several water sports, including boating, fishing and skiing. Ready to tackle any new challenge, he built his own home in Evansville and did ongoing remodeling on his getaway residence at Kentucky Lake. Carl held a pilot's license and co-owned a plane. He traveled extensively, visiting most of the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, as well as foreign countries such as France, Columbia and New Zealand. He owned his own business, A-1 Appliance Service, for over 35 years. He had learned air-conditioning repair while serving in the U.S. Army at Fort Huachuca in Arizona during the Vietnam War. Later, he branched out to repairing all kinds of commercial and home appliances. Carl, always generous with his time and talents, fixed his friends' appliances for free and assisted them on their building projects. He will be sorely missed by many, not only for the help he gave, but also for his infectiously fun-loving personality, his adventurousness, his leadership and his rebel ways. Carl was primarily self-taught in many fields. An innately curious, intellectually gifted individual, he became a skilled technician in a wide spectrum of pursuits. These included computer hardware and software. Those talents led to his working as a subcontracted computer technician for Audience Response. That company sent Carl on assignments throughout the U.S. and abroad, gauging public response at product conventions. His ability to design and devise whatever was needed with whatever was available earned him the nickname "MacGyver."
Carl was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Yvonne (Austin). He is survived by his second wife, Margaret; his stepdaughter, Marie Angela (Todd) Horton, of Evansville; his sister, Karen (Bill) Sartoris, of Bloomington, Indiana; and his nephew, Tony (Stacy) Sartoris, of Golden, Colorado.
His family would like to thank all the Gentiva Hospice personnel who helped make his final months comfortable ones. Special gratitude goes out to his nurses, Casey and Jennifer, and his social worker, Katie. Carl's family also deeply appreciates his multitude of friends who provided support and comfort throughout his illness.
Carl asked that his body be donated for anatomical education. No services are planned. Memorial contributions can be made to Gentiva Hospice, 323 Metro Ave., Evansville IN 47715 or the charity of your choice.

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Published by Courier Press on Jul. 23, 2013.

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John T Fazzio

November 5, 2023

Had the honor and pleasure of serving at Ft Huachuca in the A/C 508th maintenance shop .We were both Drafted at our hometowns 7/7/1970 and Discharged together . I just came across my military records which led me wondering about people I Served with . I remember Carl as a great knowledgeable person , so nice to read of his accomplishments, wish I could have been in contact earlier . Rest In Peace , my brother.

Wilma Madison

July 17, 2019

Thinking of you Marge. Know you miss him terribly.

July 27, 2013

May your memories give you strength.
~Jay Bryant and family

Stephen Gubler, CPA

July 27, 2013

I had the honor and privilege of knowing Carl for 49 years as a classmate, client, and business man. My fondest memory of Carl was sitting next to him in Senior religion class, watching him practice Wipeout on his religion book ! Probably few people know that Carl built his own computer from scratch when personal computers came out in the early 80's. He was truly a genius, who had the talent and persistence to master anything that he put his mind to. Carl and I shared many laughs as we reconnected later in life doing business together. Nothing ever seemed to outwardly bother him, and his patience was unparalled. I will miss his offbeat sense of humor, to which he and I really bonded. Rest in peace, brother, and we shall meet again someday, and I will bring you that money that I still owe you because you didn't want to charge me. Say hello to Rita and give her a kiss for me,

July 27, 2013

Marge, couldn't of asked for a better sister and brother in law. love and hugs Bev Heydinger

jeff buroker

July 24, 2013

sorry to hear about his passing. liked joking with him when he came in over the last 25 years.

jeff @ Evansville appliance parts

Jessica Rakestraw

July 24, 2013

Aunt Margaret, I am so sorry to hear about Carl. My thoughts and love are with you.

JO

July 23, 2013

From someone who has known Carl and Marge for a short time... I know Carl would not want everyone crying over his passing but celebrating his life and the greatness and warmness he brought to each and every individual he met. Though he will be missed by everyone his memory will always bring happiness. Let us celebrate, always, one of the most down to earth and accepting people I've ever met. Rock it out it heaven, Carl, and show them how a bass guitar should be played. Rock on, brother! Rock on!!!

July 23, 2013

Our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. The Coomes family will really miss Carl.

Jeff Bowley

July 23, 2013

Best damn bass player Jesus could ask for! Love you, Carl and Marg!!!!!
Mook

Jen Byam

July 23, 2013

Margie-
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

Sandy Curtis

July 23, 2013

Margaret Wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you and how sorry I am to hear about Carl. Sandy (Jessica's mom)

July 23, 2013

What a wonderful guy! Your presence will be sorely missed by all who knew you. Aaron & Laura Lamb

Janet Gibson Coleman

July 23, 2013

So sorry to read about Carl's passing in the paper this morning.

Rex Mundi 1968 classmate

Wilma Madison

July 23, 2013

Margaret and Family, so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all during this time.

July 23, 2013

Margaret, we would like to offer our deepest sympathies during your time of loss.

May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

Although no words can help ease the loss you bear, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

With Deepest Sympathy

Mike and Lisa (Madison)Watkins

Steve Martin

July 23, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Carl's passing. He was a high school friend and classmate as we both were part of Rex Mundi's class of 1968. I can personally attest to all of the wonderful comments in his obituary. It was always obvious that Carl would succeed in life, as his curiosity and desire to learn everything he could would lead him through many adventures. I lost track of him following high school, after going to Vietnam with the Navy, and after later moving to Tucson, AZ, but thought about him often. It sounds as if his life was very full of success and joy.

My deepest sympathy to all of his family and close friends.

Steve Martin
Tucson, AZ

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