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Carl CAROLUS Obituary
Age 75, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Carl proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked at General Motors for 33 years. Carl was a Mason,
following in his father's footsteps. He enjoyed fishing,
gardening, tinkering in his
garage and being at Norris Lake - he called it "God's
Country". Carl was a proud
husband, dad and papa. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Kathleen H. Carolus; parents, Russell and Marie (Short) Carolus; brothers, Russell Carolus, Terry Carolus and Daniel Carolus; sister, Mary Beth Hunt; grandchildren, Annia Williams and Tyler Friley. Carl is survived by his daughters, Kimberly (Jerry) Williams, Kelly Jenkins, Aimee (Nic) Angerer; son, Shawn Friley; granddaughters, Stella, Sophia, Katie, Avia, Isabella, Melody Audrey, Kendyl, Nylah, Brittany, Shelby
(Gabriel) and Holly (James); grandsons, Justin (Brittany), Brison, Kolin, Kaden, Owain, and Khyrin; sister, Charlene Cooper; beloved dog, Lexi and many other relatives and friends-including special friends, Eddie and Denny and his Lake Erie fishing crew. The family will receive friends on
Sunday, June 27, 2021, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm at the
Newcomer Kettering Chapel, 3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, OH 45439. The service will follow at 12:30 pm. Carl will be laid to rest next to his wife, Kathleen at Beavertown Cemetery. Please join Carl's children at Nic and Aimee's home in Beavercreek, Ohio, and bring a twisted tea and a cigar to toast Big Daddy Carl. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carl's memory to the American Cancer Society. To send a special message, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.
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Barb Dubbs
July 27, 2021
I knew Carl from high school. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Mary K. Stepp
June 28, 2021
I am so very sorry for the passing of your beloved Carl, a wonderful Dad, Papa, brother. father-in-law and friend. He will be truly missed so much by everyone, including his Lexi. It is so sad, and hard to believe, that Carl and Kathy are both gone. God bless you both in Heaven and bless all of your family and friends. Until we meet again.
Vern and Rose Angerer
June 27, 2021
We are so sorry for your lost, he is in a good place. We love you.
bob muncy
June 24, 2021
To the Carolus family Carl Danny Russel and Terry where all like my brother's we grew up togather I moved to Ga. and lost connection for a while Mr. and Mrs. Carolus adopted me as one of there's I loved this family we will be praying for all of you for God to comfort you and till we meet in Heaven be blessed bob muncy Lawrenceville Ga.770 361 8296 call me thank's
Tom Scully
June 23, 2021
During a houseboat trip to Dale Hollow about 25 years ago, Carl and I were waterskiing in tandem. We decided to drop our trunks and ski by the houseboats. So we did. Later for my 50th birthday, Carl brought me a cake that depicted that event. A great memory! Until we meet again, my friend.
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