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Carl Klindworth Obituary
Carl McDowell Klindworth, 83, veteran of the US Army passed away November 18, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Irene Maria Klindworth (nee Geiger).
He is survived by his four daughters Darcy (John) Verikas, Jill (Tony) Shannon, Denise (Scott) Tady, Julie (Tod) Ruxton; seven grandchildren: Nick, Zachary, Jason, Danielle, Paige, Garrett and Christopher; five great grandchildren: Brandon, Alice, Owen, Elliott and Evan.
Carl was born and raised in Pana, IL on his parents farm before he joined the Army where he met his wife Irene in Buffalo, NY. Carl and Irene lived in Plainfield for over 50 years while raising their four daughters. To find balance among all the females in the house, he found joy in becoming a high school football referee and was a referee for over 20 years.
Carl was privileged to be a part of Honor Flight Chicago and travel to Washington DC in 2019 in recognition of his military service. He was the Treasurer for Honor Guard at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL.
Carl was a long time member of the Friday squad that provided military funeral honors for veterans. Carl and his wife Irene will both be inurned at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the HONOR GUARD Abraham Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in the springtime.
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Mary Ann (Gilmore) Johnson
August 31, 2024
Carl and I dated in1956-57 when He was in the Army doing service and I was a Freshman in College in Chestertown, Maryland. He was always a gentleman. I miss him and was thinking of him recently. I am sorry for your loss.
Marjorie Hummel
December 10, 2020
Denise:
Sorry to see your father passed away. Your parents were wonderful people because they raised such a wonderful daughter.
Mike Mahoney
December 6, 2020
I had the honor of knowing Carl since 2007 when I started at ALNC. Carl will truly be missed by so many of his Brothers and Sisters who volunteer at Abraham Lincoln. Carl was a good friend and a mentor. I always leaned on Carl for advice. I will miss the good times we had joking around, but when it came time to perform our duties, Carl was the consummate professional. He took so much pride in what he was doing that it rubbed off on the entire squad. Rest in Peace my friend, I know the squad is better off for having known you. You made us all better at what we do.
John pappas
December 5, 2020
I had the honor of working with Carl the last six years at the Abraham Lincoln Cemetery.
I found Carl to be honest and caring. Also, to be highly conscientious about anything he was involved in.
Above all else , I considered him a friend and a True gentleman.
Carl will truly be missed.
Sincerely,
John Pappas / Friday Squad
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Bob Andrews
December 5, 2020
I had the honor to serve with Carl on the Friday Squad. He was a man of honor and integrity. He always put his Irene first in his life. I will miss him and our bantering back and forth. Rest easy brother
Michael Lambert
December 5, 2020
Darcy and family—
Sorry for your loss...sincere condolences during your time of sorrow.
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