Karl Albert Kirsch

Karl Albert Kirsch

Karl Kirsch Obituary

Published by Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. - Sterling Heights on Aug. 5, 2011.
KIRSCH, KARL A. Passed on August 5, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan, following a vigilant battle with lung cancer. Born in Detroit to Albert F. and Marie Kirsch. Devoted husband and adoring father. Married for 44 years to his beloved wife Mary (nee Cassar). Endlessly supportive father of Christopher (42) and Gabriel (38). Proud grandfather of Aidan Kirsch. Dear brother of Richard Kirsch and the late Carole Boughton. Graduated from the Class of 1962 Berkely High School. Winner of the National Plymouth Troubleshooting Award and an avid outdoorsman, arborist and boater. Thirty-three year owner of the Interstate Tool and Die Company and was brilliant at mechanical and industrial solutions. Adored by many and gallant to all he encountered. Karl was very generous by nature, donating to several charities in the community. Visitation Monday 3-9pm. Funeral Tuesday 11:30am at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile) Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" @ WujekCalcaterra.com.

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August 31, 2023

Tom Ashbaugh posted to the memorial.

August 11, 2012

Jerry Jacobs posted to the memorial.

August 8, 2011

Sherri Kerhoulas posted to the memorial.

Tom Ashbaugh

August 31, 2023

Karl was my first boss in the machining world. He taught me how to think like a toolmaker and helped me become what I am today. Since 1974 I have always tried to better myself based on his training.

Jerry Jacobs

August 11, 2012

Karl will always remain in the memories of his Berkley High School classmates.

Jerry Jacobs
BHS - January 1961

Sherri Kerhoulas

August 8, 2011

Mary, Chris & Gabe - I am very sorry for your loss. May the many many many happy memories you have bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead and smiles to your heart for years to come.

Sherri (McDevitt) Kerhoulas

August 8, 2011

I want to express my condolences to the family of Karl. I will always remember Karl during our Berkley High School days! He was a good friend with a laughter and distinctive voice that I will never forget. Karl often stopped by my house to chat and we made each other laugh. I remember his brown pick up truck that he had been tinkering with all day to show me. He was quite a guy. I am pleased that I was able to see Karl at the last reunion that I was able to attend. I am glad to just have known Karl and that he touched my life.

Love, Linda Cameron Reizen

Anton Fojan

August 7, 2011

Dear Kirsh Family,

I heard of Karl's passing today. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. May god be with you and your family during this very difficult time. I had the pleasure of working for him for 14 years, he will be missed.

Anton Fojan and Family

August 7, 2011

Dear Mary, Gabe & Chris,

Our deepest sympathy to you at this very difficult time.

Love & Prayers Marilynn Weiland & Louie Szymanski
Psalm 23

Dave Johnson

August 7, 2011

Please accept our condolences in the loss of your loved one! Our thought and prayer are with you and your family.
Going to miss our BS sessions at hunting camp!
Dave Johnson (Whitetail Ranch)

The Wujek-Calcaterra Family

August 6, 2011

May we continue to honor and respect all the lessons we have learned; acting as living symbols of a loving spirit. You are in our prayers.

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