Carl Ellsworth Case

92 years 8 months 27 days

Carl Ellsworth Case of Whitehall passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023. He was predeceased in 2015 by his wife of 63 years, Doris Mae (Bateman) Case. Born in Pen Argyl, he was the son of the late Ellsworth John Case and Mary Jane (Bonney) Case. Carl was a devoted and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, as well as a respected teacher, coach, and friend. He was a long-time member of St. John's UCC Fullerton. Carl was a 1948 graduate of Pen Argyl High School, then earned his Bachelor's degree at Moravian College, and later a Master's degree from Temple. After marrying Doris, he and his new family lived for three years in Washington, NJ where he began his teaching and coaching careers. They then moved to Catasauqua, and he began his long tenure at Whitehall High School as a math teacher and multi-sport coach, remembered for his dedication to his students, players, and his community. He was elected to the Athletic Halls of Fame at Pen Argyl and Whitehall High Schools. Carl and Doris were also busy raising five children with great love and nurture. As grandchildren began arriving, they bought a home on three acres near Neffs that became a paradise for all to gather for holidays, celebrations, and cart rides around the property or truck rides to the pool. The love and nurture, the learning and laughter never stopped, even as great-grandchildren arrived.

He is survived by sons Carl Jr (Ruth), Jon (Barbara Carlson), Mark (Nancy), Eric (Kelly) and daughter Cheryl Mill (Robert); grandchildren Carl III, Kimberly; Evan, Adam; Sara, Matthew, Amy, Elizabeth; Patrick, Michael, Daniel, Jennifer; Josh, Andrew and Aaron; twelve great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and their families; predeceased by his sister Elma Weber.

Services will be 11:00 am Friday June 23, 2023 in Saint John's UCC Fullerton, 575 Grape Street, Whitehall, PA 18052, with Rev. Steven Davis officiating. Visitation with his family will begin at 9 am in the Church Parlor. Interment private

Contributions in lieu of flowers are suggested to: St. John's UCC Fullerton Memorial Fund at the address above; Doris Mae Case Humanitarian Foundation at 480 McPherson Dr., Fredericksburg, VA 22406 or through the website at www.dorismcasehf.org or Zephyr Pride P.O. Box 120, Whitehall, PA 18052. Thank you kindly.

The Gilbert Funeral Home of Whitehall

is honored to handle his arrangements