Clifton L. Karnei

1929 - 2018

Clifton L. Karnei obituary, 1929-2018, San Antonio, TX

Clifton L. Karnei

1929 - 2018

BORN

1929

DIED

2018

Clifton Karnei Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 4, 2018.
Clifton L. Karnei, 88, of Victoria, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. He was born on Sunday, March 3, 1929 in Goliad, Texas to the late Ewald August and Amanda Galle Karnei. He graduated from the University of Texas in 1951. Clifton proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and served on the USS Manchester. He worked as a City Engineer for the City of Victoria and after many years of dedicated service he retired. Clifton was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Clifton is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Reily Karnei.
He is survived by his daughters, Debra Karnei Powell (Tom Powell) and Joy Karnei; grandchildren, Wade Powell (Christina), Lori Noble (Mike) and Jennifer Powell and great grandchildren, Sebastian Perez, Madison Noble, Nathan Perez, Katelin Noble and Allison Noble.
A Graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, January, 6, 2018 at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church. Share condolences and memories with the family at colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com

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