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1928 - 2020

Carl POPOFF

1928 - 2020

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1928

DIED

2020

Carl POPOFF Obituary

Published by Dayton Daily News on May 3, 2020.

POPOFF, Carl George Age 91 passed away peacefully on April 22, 2020, in Plano, Texas. Carl was born to his Macedonian parents George and Mitra Popoff on May 1, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio. Carl was a faithful lifelong companion to Nila for 71 years. Carl loved Christ, his family, his friends both old and new and for the past 2 years, the wonderful staff at Prestonwood Court Assisted Living. Carl was a proud Navy Veteran. In 1990 Carl retired from NCR after 44 years where he was also the President of the NCR Country Club from 19811983. He loved family traditions, the Ohio State Buckeyes, playing golf, an island in Canada and the beach in Myrtle Beach. Everyone he met became a friend. Carl gave service to others in his community whether at Church, working with the United Way, volunteering at Presbyterian Hospital in Plano, TX, or starting Senior Men's Golf Leagues in Plano, TX. Carl will be greatly missed by his children, grandchildren and friends. Carl is survived by his daughter Becky, son Brad and daughter in law Tracy, son Scott and daughter in law Ann and brother Ted and sister in law Carolyn Popoff. He is proceeded in death by his wife Nila, son Dane, parents George and Mitra and sister Mary and brother in law Bob Luther. Carl and Nila have 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. "Rather than mourn the absence of the flame, let us celebrate how brightly it burned!!"

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December 3, 2021

Tim posted to the memorial.

April 22, 2021

Becky Popoff posted to the memorial.

April 18, 2021

Don Gaspari posted to the memorial.

14 Entries

Tim

December 3, 2021

Sad to hear Carl passed away, such a good guy, tough guy but, very fair.

Becky Popoff

April 22, 2021

A year ago today Dad joined Mom and Dane in Heaven. I miss you every day Dad and can't believe that it has been a year. I know that you are happy and that is all that matters. Until we see each other again.....I love you Dad!!!

Don Gaspari

April 18, 2021

It's hard to believe that Carl has been gone a year now. He had a tremendous influence on me as a mentor and as a friend. Here is a picture of us at his retirement party in late April of 1990. I roasted him and just about every executive who attended. Even as he took the podium to speak, I was still roasting him. All in good fun of course, and he made sure to get back at me during his farewell speech. A great guy, and a great man.

JOHN GLUECKERT

April 17, 2021

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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JOHN GLUECKERT

May 3, 2020

What great memories of the family living and growing up down the street from them. All where kind, generous,and giving. He help in many ways and I appreciate it very much. John Glueckert

Jon Carlton and Cara Joanne

Amy Smith Heinritz

May 3, 2020

Soft spoken with a lot of wisdom. Was just a small part of the family for 6 years, but he and Nila were always on my mind. Glad Carla got the opportunity to be a part of the family, after all Carla is named after Carl. R.I.P.

Carla daughter

May 3, 2020

My mind is flooded with loving wonderful memories of my Grandpa. I can only aspire to live my life as he did . Full of love , kindness, giving and laughter.

dale gillette

May 3, 2020

Carl and Nila were fond members of our Cell group at Fairhaven Church until their move to Texas.

Tom & Kathy Mason

May 3, 2020

Carl was a leader, mentor and friend in the most genuine and sincere sense of every one of those wonderful attributes. Consequently, his memory will live on for those of us that were blessed to know him.

Don Gaspari

May 3, 2020

Carl provided me with my first management role at NCR over 40 years ago. Since then he provided me direction, guidance, counsel and support. He became my mentor, my confidante, and my friend. I am forever in his debt. It was an honor and a pleasure to have known him. He will be sorely missed.

Becky Popoff

May 3, 2020

You taught us how to live, laugh and love well. We will forever love and miss you dad. Rest well and in peace,

Jeff

April 28, 2020

So sorry to hear about Uncle Tito. Prayers and thoughts from Teresa and I are with your family. Sincerely Jeff Luther.

Erin Popoff

April 24, 2020

Rest in peace Grandpa!

Janelle Row

April 23, 2020

Carl inspired me to learn more about the Bible in order to conduct Bible lessons. He was an enthusiastic learner even at the age of 91. He especially enjoyed The Gift of Christmas program at Prestonwood Baptist Church. The closer it got to Christmas the more he would talk about seeing "the Best" Christmas program he'd ever seen. He wanted everyone to see it. Although in these past few months he didn't talk too much, he always had a great smile for everyone with his warm greeting. Carl was always a meticulous dresser. He will be missed by many.

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