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Carlos W. (Carl) Deremo, age 84 of Fort Myers, Florida passed away September 20, 2007. Carl was born on May 19, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan and enjoyed a successful career in real estate which was both his passion and profession. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force in 1945 after flying 35 missions in World War II as a bomber pilot over Europe. He joined his father J. Carlos in the family real estate firm, Deremo & Sons. By 1961 he was president of Deremo & Sons Inc., and in 1970 he co-founded Real Estate One, as one of four companies to merge into the largest real estate company in Michigan. Carl was a member of the Kiwanis Club, an appraisal instructor at the University of Michigan, and past president of the Western Oakland County Association of Realtors. he moved to Sanibel Island, Florida in 1983 where he continued his real estate career as top producer for John Naumann & Associates.
Beloved husband of Trudy, loving father of D. Robert (Dorothy) Deremo, Jana (Dennis) Conant, Ray (Kati) Deremo and Cliff (Laura) Deremo, loving step-father of Hans-Mark (Ellen) Zilkenat and Christine (Dennis) Swanson, dear brother of Donald (Peggy) Deremo and the late James Deremo, grandfather of Debbie Deremo, SherryLynn Nadon, Douglas Deremo, Cameron Conant, Christian Conant, Alisa Conant, Ryan Deremo, Danielle Deremo, Hannah Deremo, Michael Deremo, Cooper Zilkenat, Max Zilkenat, Leesl Zilkenat and Sommer Swanson; uncle of Don Deremo Jr. and Nancy Deremo.
A memorial service celebrating Carl's life will be held Saturday, October 6, 2007 at 11 AM at Iona Hope Episcopal Church, 9650 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908 or Iona Hope Episcopal Church. Carl will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Arrangements by Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home. (248) 588-5120
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Memories and Condolences
for Carlos Deremo
Christine (Tina) Swanson
October 13, 2007
Mom (Trudy)
When you took your marriage vows "For sickness and in health" you meant it. In all my years of nursing I have never met two individuals so determined to fight this illness. You and Carl have always been a team. Carl with his positive attitude no matter if he just fell done and was all bloody. His reaction "I am just fine" and you always right there making sure he had everything he needed.
Carl may be gone but he left me and Dennis with endless memories, being a great step father,father-in-law, grandpa,and teacher.
Carl will always be in our hearts and his memories and inspirations and teachings will always be part of our daily lives.
Mom we love you and we will always be there for you.
Dennis, Tina, Sommer and Greta
Mark Ast
October 9, 2007
Liebe Trudy,
mit großem Entsetzen und voller Trauer haben wir die Nachricht von Carls Tod entgegen genommen. Es tut uns sehr leid und wir fühlen mit Dir. Carl war immer wie ein amerikanischer Opa für mich und war immer freundlich und hilfsbereit. Ein sehr guter Mensch hat diese Erde verlassen. Aber er wird immer bei uns und ganz speziell bei Dir sein und über Dich wachen. Ich wünsche Dir viel Kraft und vor allem die Stärke, Carl nicht zu vergessen.
Unser herzliches Beileid schicken Dir
Mark, Nicki, Niklas, Julia & Jannik Ast aus München
Putzi Reitter
October 7, 2007
Carl, you were a great man and a true friend and will be missed by all whom you left behind.
In loving memory
Putzi
Lori & Tony Neumann & Burud
October 4, 2007
To the Deremo Family:
We would like to offer our deepest condolences for your loss.
Bernie Martins
September 29, 2007
Though our contact with Carl and his wife Trudy has been relatively short, our time of fellowship was spent mainly on Saturday evenings during and after services. Carl was always an inspiration. You could not tell how he was feeling since his response was always a wonderful smile and a kind word. There will always be an emptiness at this hour.
Condolences to Trudy and family.
Nancy and Bernie Martins
Ft. Myers, FL
Lynne Moore
September 29, 2007
Dear Trudy
I am so sorry for your loss.I have all of you in my prayer's. God Bless.
September 28, 2007
Sunday afternoon at 4 P.M. was "The Bridge Game Of The Week"--- Bill and Mary Jo vs. Carl and Trudy! The outcome seldom varied, the Allens left the table vowing to do better next week, and next week, and next week. We all had a wonderful time playing our own brand of Bridge. Fortunately, a delicious dinner on which Mary Jo and Trudy collaborated soothed the competitive beast in each of us. No matter how poorly Carl may have felt earlier in the day, come 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoon, he gathered his strength and played a great hand of Bridge. We will always remember that when Trudy said something he did not agree with, he never said anything, just raised his eyebrows and she got the message. Mashed potatoes and gravy were his choice vegetable and spinach a definite "no". 3 No Trump or any dessert were high on his list of favorites. Gentle and pleasant, with a mind of his own, Carl Deremo was a wonderful friend to the Allens and we will always remember him fondly.
Patti Beavers Steven Rhodes
September 26, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Joyce Simmons
September 26, 2007
We met Carl when we moved to Lexington Country Club. What a wonderful, caring man!!. He was a blessing as a man and a friend. We have many wonderful memories of the times we shared with Trudy and Carl. He will be greatly missed.
Donald & Gloria Bell
September 26, 2007
Dear Trudy,
Meeting you and Carl, on the World Cruise, was special for us. You both were an inspiration in courage and devotion. Please accept our sincere condolences and our deep respect for your incredible example.
Tom Flint
September 26, 2007
Dear Trudy
My heart just breaks for you. You and Carl were such an important part of the Flint family. Your kindness to my parents and your warm and welcoming spirit to all the kids, made our lives richer. My wonderful memories of Carl, like tossing beer over the balcony into the pool for us on Sanibel (should I say that?) will always make me smile and I look forward to making many more with you in the coming years.
All my love to you and the entire Deremo family.
September 25, 2007
Dear Trudy,
Our hearts go out to you and your family. Carl will be missed by so many.
I fondly remember meeting you and
Carl at Newton & Associates back in
the early 80's! I was so impressed
with your successful teamwork and
your loving devotion to each other.
Thinking of Carl brings a smile to
my face, a truly lovely person.
our deepest sympathies,
Vivienne and Bob Radigan
The Mitchell Family
September 25, 2007
To Trudy and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Carl. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John, Jane, Dana, and Gianna Mitchell
dan cohn
September 25, 2007
I will always remember Carl as a most remarkable man; very sweet and posessing a tremenedous positive approach to life. Somehow one always came away from an encounter with Carl feeling better about life and oneself. He had a unique ability to sense when someone needed a little help or encouragement. There are very few people you encounter in this world who truly made a difference to those who knew them and Carl was certainly among them.
christie dufinetz
September 25, 2007
trudy, i did not know carl well. but my impression when i did meet him......was.......he was always smiling and gentle when he talked. kind regards, christie dufinetz
john naumann
September 24, 2007
Trudy,I am so very sorry for your loss.I know that you and Carl were much more than husband and wife. You were friends confidants and business partners as well..a complete package.I learned a lot from Carl when you both decided to become a part of JNA,not the least of which was"never reduce the commission","it's 7%". Carl was a true professional and I learned a lot from him.He had a gentle and classy way of handling himself and is respected by everyone who had the priveledge to have known him.
My prayers are with you.
Jim and Wendy Brookover
September 24, 2007
To Trudy and Carl's family,
Carl has a very special place in our hearts and we will miss him dearly. He was one of the truly good guys in this world. We are so fortunate to have known him over the last twenty years and to even have become neighbors. We are so glad we had a chance to see him one last time in August. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you over your loss.
Love,
Jim and Wendy
John and Barbara Cornett
September 24, 2007
Trudy: John and I are so saddened to hear of Carl's passing. He was such a special man with a gentle voice, a soft heart and an easy smile. It was a great pleasure to know and work with Carl and I will never forget his honesty and integrety. He will be greatly missed. Our sympathy to you and your family.
ernst and gisela Winkler
September 24, 2007
A long and rich life found its end. Memories will no replace the daily experiences. Loving memories will grow and gratefulness for so many happy and exciting years together will hopefully still the sorrow and sadness about the loss of our Carlos.
May he rest in peace and may he continue to live in our minds and hearts as the loving and always helpful and caring husband,father, grandpa,uncle and friend, who he was to all of us.
We thank HIM, our GOD, that he allowed us to travel together these years with such a loving man on this wonderful earth.
Lore-Marie Siefert
September 24, 2007
Friedvoll, liebevoll, freundlich und verbindlich, herzlich und wärmend, das alles war CARL DEREMO und mehr. Wir werden ihn in liebevoller Erinnerung behalten und trauern mit Euch.
Dir, liebe Trudy, viel Kraft für die kommenden Tage.
Lorie & Giorgio
Rhonda Henning
September 24, 2007
Trudy,
I know you know how much you and Carl mean to me and how much I will miss him.
Carl was such a kind and genuine person. His positive attitude toward life was contagious. You could not be in bad mood when you were with Carl.
Even as his illness progessed he still mantained his sense of humor and adventure. I am so happy you were able to take your world cruise. I know how much he looked forward to it and it will be a precious memory for you.
Please know that my thoughta and prayers are with you and that Carl has a very special place in heaven (I think he and Jack are up there together talking real estate!)
Much Love,
Ray Istorico
September 24, 2007
Trudy,
A sympathy card is in the mail but I wanted to add that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Ray
Jim Fowler
September 24, 2007
Carl was one of the most sincere and gracious person’s I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He always took the time to be complimentary and thoughtful in all our conservations whether on the phone or in person. He will be missed and often in my thoughts.
Jim Fowler
Publisher- The Sanibel-Captiva Nature Calendar
Wolf E & Rosemarie Ast
September 24, 2007
We have known our dear friend Carl for more than twenty years, and we have enjoyed each of them greatly. Carl was not only one of our best American friends, he also taught us many worthful things in Real Estate, and we worked wonderfully and most successful together as business partners.
After his retirement, we often visited socially, and mutually enjoyed our times with Carl and Trudy so much!
We miss you, Carl!
Wolf and Rosemarie
Sarah deBoer
September 24, 2007
Dear Trudy,
My heart goes out to you and your family. He was a wonderful man.
My prayers are that the Lord will comfort you in this time of sorrow. It is only in Christ that we have hope, what a blessing to know that Carl is now with his Savior and we will see him once again.
Glenn Carretta
September 23, 2007
I always looked up to Carl. He was
not only an inspiration, but warm, kind and sincere. When Carl spoke we all listened at Naumann's office.
He was a very special man and I know he will be missed terribly by all who knew him.
Ellen, Willi, Ute und Johanna Zimmer + Jordan
September 23, 2007
Wir sind sehr traurig über Carls Tod und möchten unsere tiefe Anteilnahme zum Ausdruck bringen.Er war ein so freundlicher und herzlicher Mensch. Wir werden ihn sehr vermissen.Wir wünschen Dir, liebe Trudy, Trost und Kraft. Wir sind in Gedanken bei Dir.
Bob Deremo
September 23, 2007
Thank you for being such a great Dad and good friend. Everyone said that you were one of the nicest people they have ever met. You live on in the hearts of our family. God bless you and Bon Voyage.
Love, Bob
Becky Williams
September 23, 2007
Carl was to me a very steady, sure, and kind man with a huge loving heart, who had great passion for enjoying life, and true compassion for others. I enjoyed being around him, he was always so positive. He was a sweet soul & a gentle teacher. It was a gift to know him, and work beside him for so many years. His smile will live in my heart forever.
Jan and Dick Yetke
September 23, 2007
Dear Trudy, Our love,good thoughts, and prayers to you and your family. We had great times with you & Carl on the 2007 World Cruise. You are wonderful friends!! Take care of yourself, Trudy, and please keep in touch.
Lots of love,
Orlin & Barbara Stansfield
September 23, 2007
We met Carl in January 2007. He and Trudy were our neighbors on the m.s. Amsterdam Grand World Voyage. We will remember Carl in the evenings making a bee-line to the casino with a smile on his face. He was an inspiration to us with his constant upbeat attitude in spite of his illness. We are better for having known him. Our prayers are with his family and our good friend Trudy.
Anna Hunt
September 23, 2007
Dear Trudy and family of Carl,
I am so sorry to hear of Carl's passing. He will be greatly missed by many for he is a wonderful man with such love and kindness that he made an impact in even short relationships. (I met Carl on the '07 World Cruise.) I said "is" because I am confident based on his testimony that he is living on with his loving Father in heaven. Even though Carl isn't suffering anymore, it is so hard to say goodbye. I am so sorry for your loss. My sympathy, thoughts, and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of Dear Carl.
Love, Anna Hunt
Paul & Lolo Griesel
September 23, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
lynda traverso
September 23, 2007
Carl was a wonderful role model to look up to when i first entered the sanibel real estate scene - he was so helpful to the "new kid on the block" and remained that way throughout his career. He will be missed by everyone who worked with him and who came to know him well.
David & Diana Geiser
September 23, 2007
Carl was a great neighbor, always cheerful, smiling, and welcoming. We will always remember fondly the day before Wilma, spent with Carl and Trudy and the party atmosphere at their place in the face of an approaching hurricane. Carl especially loved Diana's cooking and she in turn loved to cook for him. (David would usually make the deliveries.) Carl seemed to genuinely love life and all who were part of his life, especially his wife, Trudy. They were very devoted to and forgiving of each other. Neither Trudy or Carl harbored grudges or held onto anger. Carl's humor could lighten almost any situation. We have gained from being their friends. We will miss Carl greatly.
Richard & Monica Hill
September 22, 2007
To Trudy & family - Our hearts go out to you at this time of sorrow.
To Carl - Thank you for your heroic service to our country and for being a kind & wonderful neighbor
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