Carl Umland

Carl W. Umland passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 6, 2012, at the age of 83. Prior to his retirement in 1986, Carl was Coordinator of Environmental Health for Exxon Chemical Americas. He was a founding member of Houston Habitat for Humanity, and in 1987, became its first President. He and his wife, Dr. Jean B. Umland, who taught organic chemistry at the University of Houston Downtown, were members of the First Congregational Church of Houston. Carl is survived by his wife; his daughters, Sue Montgomery and Anne Umland; his grandchildren, Lucy and Nick Winokur; his sister, Theo Gordon; and his brother, David Umland. There will be a memorial service at 11:00am on March 21 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 1510 Pannell Street, Houston, followed by a reception. His ashes will be interred at 2:00 p.m. in the Memorial Garden of the First Congregational Church followed by fellowship time.