Carl-McClung-Obituary

Carl McClung

Ridgeway, Colorado

Jan 31, 1939 – Sep 15, 2025 (Age 86)

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BORN
January 31, 1939
DIED
September 15, 2025
AGE
86
LOCATION
Ridgeway, Colorado
CHARITY
American Cancer Society

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Carl Lee McClung, age 86, of Ridgeway, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, in Montrose. Carl was born on January 31, 1939, in Lawrence, Kansas to Wilma (Harrison) and Carl C. McClung. He graduated from Lawrence High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Mechanical...

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As a new engineer starting at Cat in 1988, Carl had a very strong influence on me at both Caterpillar and with my family. He led by example, demonstrating excellence but doing it with integrity and respect. He helped to make me a better person at work and at home. I will never forget the impact he had in my life. My thoughts and prayers for Bev and the family. David Frohberg

My thoughts are with you all x Carl and Bev although so far away...have always been family to me. Beautiful family (especially you Tracy my friend always), thinking of you. Love always Liz x

Rest in peace Carl. Enjoyed working in your division. 3300 in 1978 and 3206 about 1980. I still remember how cold building VV was in winter and when you grabbed a roll of Mylar drawing plastic and "insulated" the walls for us to stop the wind. The following year they got the hint and insulated the building. Then there was the day you leaned back in your office chair and fell backwards. Fortunately you weren´t hurt. When you got up we heard "Damn thing threw me." We had a good laugh....

Rest in peace, Carl. It was a privilege to work with you! George Lustgarten, previous Engineering Director, Caterpillar

My sincere condolences to Bev and family. I worked for and with Carl at Caterpillar in the `80s. He was one of the best managers you could ask to work for. He had the mechanical engineering skills to deeply understand the challenges work projects presented. He would trust you to make the right decisions. His office door was always open. It was a privilege to have known him.