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Carl Brake Obituary
1939 - 2020
Carl "Ceeb" Eugene Brake, born July 16, 1939, in Cardington, Ohio, passed away on April 29, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Carl was born to Chris Brake and Glenna Rush Brake. He is a graduate of Marion Harding High School and served our country in the United States Marine Corps. He also served his community for 50 years as a State Farm Agent. Carl had a passion for music, theater, fine wine and cooking. He enjoyed photography, travel, Middle Eastern history, opera, and the arts. Carl loved making people laugh and is best known for his colorful poetry such as "Piss Pot Pete". He cherished his relationships with family and friends. His best phrase was "I love you, but more importantly I like you". Carl is preceded in death by his parents and wife Mary June Brake. He is survived by wife, Patricia Louise Brake. Surviving children and grandchildren include Richard (Christine) Brake (Alyssa and Ashley), Stephen (Lynette) Brake (Kyle, Kelly, Brandon and Natia), Sherri (Tom) Harkless (Sarah and Samantha), Shelley Griffin, Kathryn (Mike) Wingo (Makenna and Corbin); step-sons, Adam (Leah) Rockel (Lou and Rose), and Brian (Justin) Rockel. A graveside service for immediate family will be held at Maplewood Cemetery in New Albany, Ohio on Monday, May 4, 2020. A celebration of Carl's amazing life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in honor of Carl Brake to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, 355 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, New York 10017, www.myasthenia.org. Arrangements entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or extend condolences.
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Visiting Westerville
May 7, 2020
We are so very sorry for your loss. Carl was such a remarkable man. May eternal rest grant unto him, oh Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May God's peace help you all through this difficult time. Let us know Pat if we can help in any way. God bless you.
Matt Breakey
May 5, 2020
Carl was great! Always loved talking to him about concerts we had both gone to. He said he wanted to come see our band. I wish we could've done that. Also loved his jokes and will never forget him telling the one at the State Farm Christmas party to the entire group at Smith and Wollensky. Peace my friend!
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