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Carl Waldeck Obituary

Carl Waldeck Age 90 passed away peacefully Wed., Jan. 12th, 2011 at home with his wife Marilyn by his side. Carl was born Feb. 2nd, 1920 in Germany. He immigrated to the Philippines in 1939, then to San Francisco in 1946. In 1954 he started Waldeck's Office Supplies; a successful and respected San Francisco business for over 50 years. Carl and Marilyn fell in love with Ashland, OR and retired there in 1998. Carl's passions included gardening, European travel, walks on the beach, exploring California and OR by car, weekly conversations with his children, current affairs discussions, bible study, crossword puzzles and jumbles, and a conversational cocktail hour before dinner. Carl was preceded in death by his first wife Carol, mother of his children, his eldest daughter Clairellen Rousseau. Survived by his wife Marilyn, his children Connie Waldeck, Clifford Waldeck, granddaughters Camilla Smith and Carly Waldeck, daughter-in-laws Jo Elle Wins-ton and Karyn Gear, sisters, Ida Wheeler and Elfriede Cannata. A memorial service will be held Fri., Jan. 21, at 2pm at Grace Lutheran Church in Ashland. Memorial donations can be made to Grace Lutheran Church or the Ashland Food Bank.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jan. 18 to Jan. 19, 2011.

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Pat Meier-Johnson

February 8, 2011

As a longtime Mill Valleyan and friend of Cricket and Clifford for many years it was our pleasure to know Mr. Waldeck. He was a lovely man and I know he was a big influence in your lives and you will miss him greatly. Our condolences to everyone in the family.

Joe Nation

January 24, 2011

Marilyn and Clifford, What an amazing life! I know how you will miss him. Our thoughts are with you always.

January 23, 2011

It's been many years since we shared a driveway on Castle Rock, but our neighbors and our memories from our years on that road are very dear to us. We have run into Clifford regularly through the years (He's always out and about) and heard about you though him. Marilyn, Jack and I are very sorry for your loss and send our condolences to the entire family.

Janie Van Horn

Linda Borecki

January 22, 2011

Marilyn, may God continue to hold you tight in his arms on this side of heaven, even as he holds Carl tightly on the other side. I am remembering our lovely conversations and all the encouragement from you both. Christ's strong and gentle encouragement to you these days - Epiphany Light and revelation on both sides of heaven. Alles liebe, Linda

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