Carl Marthiljohni

Carl Marthiljohni obituary, Victoria, TX

Carl Marthiljohni

Carl Marthiljohni Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grace Memorial Chapel at Memory Gardens on Jan. 21, 2026.
Carl Marthiljohni was welcomed home January 19, 2026 at the age of 87. He was born September 28, 1938 in Kemper City to the late Woodrow and Edna Koehl Marthiljohni.

Carl married Estelle Fitch on August 31, 1958 in Victoria, Texas and they had two children, Susan Geffert and Larry Marthiljohni (Darla). Carl is also survived by his 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents.

A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Victoria, Texas.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Monica and Deeanna of Monica's Personal Care and his Hospice of South Texas nurses for such excellent care. No flowers please. Instead, donations can be made to Monica Lott of Monica's Personal Care, 451 Church St., Victoria, Texas 77905.

Thoughts and memories may be shared online at www.gracefuneralhome.net.

Arrangements and services are under the personal care of Grace Funeral Homes and Cemeteries.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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