CARL A. ERIE

1934 - 2015

Carl A. Erie, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandpa and great- grandpa, of KCKS, passed away on Wed, Aug 19, 2015 at the K.C. Hospice House at the age of 81. Carl was born the son of Andrew and Mary Jane (Mitchell) Erie on August 11, 1934 in Kansas City, KS. He attended Turner High School and after graduating, he served his country in the United States Army. Carl then was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad where he held different positions as a Switchman, Brakeman and Conductor. He retired from the railroad after being employed for 40 years. Carl was also very active with the Shriners and firewagons with the Abdallah Shrine Temple. Survivors include his loving wife of the home, Pattie "Pat" Erie; two daughters, Carlene Leslie, Pam Dastmalchian and her husband Hossein; sister, Joann Chalker; three grandchildren, Tony, Jennifer and Carlin; three great-grandchildren, Miles, Keenan and Cameron. Carl is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lloyd Erie and a sister, Marjorie Crutcher. Vis Sat, Aug 22, 12-1PM followed by a funeral service at 1:00 PM both being held at the Maple Hill Funeral Home, KCK. Memorial contributions for Carl can be made to the Abdallah Shrine Temple with donations being used towards the transportation fund for kids. To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit: www.maplehillfuneralhome.com. Maple Hill Funeral Home Cemetery. Family Owned Since 1945.