Pintar, Karl While surrounded by his family's love, Karl passed peacefully to be with our Lord on Monday, May 24, 2010. He was born into the world in Austria. Loving husband of the late Maria Pintar. Loving father of Karl (Robin), Mary (Bill), Monica (Bob), Peter (Yvette), Frank (Angela), Steve (Katie) and Mark (Jeanette). Treasured Opa of Maria, Mike, Marian, Michael, Emily (Jordan), Brian, Greg, Matthew, Sarah, Daniel, Melanie, Alex, Noah, Ethan, Stella, Ben, Alyssa, Erik, Joey, Robby, Luke and Annemarie. Karl is further survived by family and friends in Austria, Slovenia and Canada. Karl loved his family above all else. He was admired for his teaching ability, and contributions to scientific research on heart disease, lung cancer, and atherosclerosis through his work at the V.A. Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin. Karl was skilled with his hands and enjoyed woodcarving, playing the guitar, singing, gardening upholstering furniture, skiing, and ballroom dancing. His example of hard work, joy in the simple things of life, and sense of humor will remain with us always. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, June 4, from 4:00PM until time of prayer service at 7:00PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. John Vianney Church (1755 N. Calhoun Rd.) on Saturday, June 5, at 10:00AM, please meet at church. Committal services to follow, Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the All Saints Commons/Shelter for Women and Children or the Medical College of Wisconsin for Alzheimer's research, would be appreciated.
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