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Karl Harnack Obituary
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Karl Frederick Harnack, 80, passed away July 5, at Akron City Hospital.
Born in Akron in 1926, Karl had been a lifetime area resident. He was employed as a salesman for PPG, retiring in 1991 with 26 years of service. Karl was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Cuyahoga Falls. He served his country as a member of The U.S. Navy during World War II. Karl was a member of both the V.F.W. Ralph Huff Post #1062 and The American Legion Charles Faust Post #281. Karl was an avid fisherman and enjoyed traveling to Michigan on fishing trips. He also was a football and baseball official for many years.
Karl was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Audrey Harnack; son, Thomas; and daughter, Caroline; grandaughter, Christa Stanley. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Esther of Cuyahoga Falls; daughters and sons-in-law, Audrey and Charles Lutz of Atwater, Diana Gerber of Cuyahoga Falls, Karla and Robert Bonora of Las Vegas; and step-daughter, Cynthia Jeney of St. Joseph, Mo.; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Roger Brislinger of Logan, Ohio; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family will receive friends Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at The McGowan-Reid & Santos Funeral Home (at 3rd st., one block north of Portage Trail in the Falls). Funeral services will be held Tuesday, at 2 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Fifth St. in Cuyahoga Falls. Interment will be held at Oakwood Cemetery, where military honors will be given. Donations in Karl's memory may be made to The Caroline Harnack Scholarship Fund c/o Redeemer Lutheran School, 2141 Fifth St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. (McGowan-Reid & Santos, 928-1313, www.kakfh.com) AN ANTHONY FUNERAL HOME
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Leslie Matheny
July 11, 2007
Karl was a friend of my dad, Don Martin,who passed away last year at this time. Everytime my dad was at my house he would always say "Karl Harnack lives right around the corner from you".. Seeing Karl's name in the paper brought back memories of my dad. Peace to your family.
Randy Schoenly
July 9, 2007
I officated with Karl for many years. One of the best calls I ever seen was when Karl flagged the press box for unsportsmanlike conduct, after the announcer made a disparageing remark about a call the crew had made.
Karl was a kind and compassionate human being. I am a better person for having known him. My condolences to his family and friends.
Julie Kelly
July 7, 2007
Uncle Karl,
Had a great sense of humor and loved his refereeing and going up to Michigan for the summer. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
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