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Harold Karte Obituary
Harold Raymond Karte, also known as Chic Peters, was born in Bethlehem, PA on June 18, 1938 and passed away on June 13, 2019 in Lehigh Commons, Macungie. Chic graduated from Liberty High School in Bethlehem, excelled in sports and was awarded several football scholarships to various colleges. He attended the University of Texas before graduating from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Chic served in the U.S. Navy as a Corpsman during the beginning of the Vietnam War. He later worked for American Express in New York, traveling throughout Asia delivering checks to our servicemen stationed there. He then moved to Austin, Texas where he spent most of his career and life in real estate development. Chic also owned a bar and restaurant in Austin, before retiring to Florida. He was well known for his sense of humor, telling jokes, playing the master of ceremonies, writing poetry and loving people.
He leaves behind a Daughter: Kari Karte wife of Sammy Hagar of Mill Valley, CA, Son: Gregory Kunkle and his wife Lynn of Alburtis, 4 Granddaughters, Aunt: Myrna Oswald of Bethlehem, his Companion of many years: Sandra Colon of Macungie and his Best Friends: Dusty and Joanne Walters of Bethlehem.
Funeral services will be private, at the convenience of the family. Arrangments by the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown. www.jsburkholder.com
Donations may be made in his memory to the Fleming Memory Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network, 2100 Mack Blvd, P.O. Box 1883, Allentown, PA 18105-1883.
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Brian P.Peterson
June 10, 2024
I have missed Chick very much over the oast 5 years. After meeting him in Cabo San Lucas many years back at the Mar De Cortez, we became instant buddies. We would talk throughout the year in-between our annual reunion at Sammy's birthday bash. It was always a joy to see and hang out with him. Chick did stay at my house two different times in San Jose Ca on his drive from Texas to Marin Ca to visit his daughter Kari and Sammy and grandkids. I surely has been missed and was really one of a kind. God bless you buddy!
Brian Peterson
June 10, 2020
Chic was a great man and a caring friend to me. I will always remember his quick wit and funny jokes, his happy go lucky attitude and his true belief in having a great time while on this planet. I love you buddy and will it will be joyous when I see you again my friend...
June 21, 2019
Sandi,
So sorry for your lost, he will always be with you in your memories and heart. My prayers are with you and the family.
Take care,
Kay Zelina Lawrence
Irene Parks
June 17, 2019
Sandi
My prayers are with you and your families. I always enjoyed listening to Chic tell his stories, not many of us have charisma and passion, but he certainly did - he truly enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. I will treasure those fun times.
Bless you,
Irene Parks
Friend of Sandi and Chic
Catherine Arawjo
June 16, 2019
Sandy, Kari, Greg, and family. I'm sorry to hear of Chic's passing. There was only one Chic. He made life interesting. May your memories of him give you comfort during this sad time.
Thinking of you,
Cathy Arawjo
Dusty and Joanne Walters daughter
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