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CARL McDONOUGH Obituary
Carl McDonough died early Thursday morning in his home just a few days short of his 93rd birthday. He was born in Killduff, Iowa and the youngest of four boys. When he was 8, his family moved to a larger farm in Grinnell, IA.
After high school graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Corps and served as Master Sergeant with the 8th Air Force 100th Bomb Group at Thorpe-Abbott Air Force Base of Dover, England during WWII. While he was still in the States, stationed at Kearney, Neb., he used a 7-day furlough to return home to marry Eline. They would be together for 67 years until her death in 2011.
When the War was over, they lived in Marshalltown, IA, where Carl worked at Lennox Manufacturing and was co-owner of C&R Refrigeration. In 1956, they moved to Gainesville, FL. Carl worked as Maintenance Manager with Sears for 23 years. Upon retirement in 1980, he started a locksmith and small home maintenance repair business. He also worked as Deputy with Alachua County Voting Precinct for more than 10 years.
He was a lifetime member of the 8th Air Force Historical Society, 100th Bomb Group, 350th Sqn, a 67-year member of the American Legion, and belonged to the First Christian Church for 67 years. He was an avid sports fan.
He leaves behind his daughter, Diane. A private burial for family will be August 20 at Forest Meadows Cemetery.
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August 22, 2012
Diane, Just want you to know how much my family and I cherished your parents and their loving kindness to my parents during my father's illness. My love goes out to you. Jean Cochran
Joyce Wheaton
August 22, 2012
I loved your parents dearly and will miss them. I will miss visiting Carl on my trips back to Florida
Liz Kloman
August 21, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. The memories of Carl and Aline McDonough will be cherished.
August 21, 2012
Diane,
I fondly remember both your parents through AGH Auxiliary-& treasure all memories. Barbara Wood
Bruce Clark
August 21, 2012
Our neighbor for years, a good man with a rich history. We will miss him.
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