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Karl Suber Obituary
Tallahassee - Karl Lemuel Suber, affectionately known to his family as "Stump", passed away in his sleep in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 26, 2018. He was born to Pat and Adelaide Suber on August 11, 1962 in Quincy, Florida, where he developed an intense love of hunting, fishing, and all things outdoors.
Stump began his cooking career in the kitchen of The Mother Lode, in Aspen, Colorado. After stints at Grant's Ribs, the Musical Moon and Barnacle Bill's, Karl found his home as the chef for Annella's Restaurant in Village Square, Tallahassee, FL. He delighted customers and coworkers alike with his costumes, humor, ever-present bandanas and his crazy antics. If you were really lucky, Karl might slip one of his plastic roaches into your mashed potatoes or tuck it under your Snapper with Vanilla Sauce! His way of showing he liked you!
After retiring from the day-to-day restaurant business, Stump continued cooking, smoking salmon, pigs and any number of animals in between. He also founded and continued to operate "Karl Suber's Bandana Bee Company", providing honey to local businesses and friends.
Stump was a definite one-of-kinder and will be missed by many.
He is survived by his mother, Adelaide Suber, his brothers, Jesse (Hope), Mark, Jamie (Sue), his nephews Ben, Tej, Devan and Amir, his nieces, Allie and Elspeth, his ex-wife and best friend, Elaine, and his loving dog Chica.
A very casual wake will be held for family and friends at Karl's mother's house, 426 Lacy Woods Court, Tallahassee, on Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
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Jack O
July 8, 2018
My heart is broken. Happy Trails to you brother.
All good dogs go to to heaven.
JackO
Cindy Davis-Rodda
July 5, 2018
Karl and I worked together at Barnacle Bill's in Tallahassee back in the '80s when I was in college at FSU. I have such fond memories of Karl and I am so very sorry and saddened to learn of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Karl's family as you go through this very difficult time. May you find peace knowing that Karl is in a beautiful resting place, immersed in God's love and light.
Kelly Parker Badeau
July 2, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear about this. Totally forgot he worked at the Mother Lode. Love and light to the family.
June 29, 2018
My thoughts and prayers to the family. Karl was one of a kind and he will be missed. So very sorry for you all. Marsha Walker, Tallahassee
June 29, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with you Miss Adelaide and to you Elaine.
Sonja Guthrie
June 28, 2018
This is sad news. Rest in Peace, Karl. My sincere condolences to his family and to Elaine. <3
George Fogler
June 28, 2018
This is so hard to write, but you will truly be missed my friend!
I'll always remember the good times we had doing the cookouts, working the bees and hogs, etc... great memories.
Until we meetup again Karl... R.I.P.
And, for those who cared about you, may the fond memories also help speed the healing of your hearts.
shirlyne Everette
June 28, 2018
Loved me some Karl! No one could say my name like he could. I will miss my friend. My sister Tonya, another one of his friends, Nella, Anthony and I'm sure many, many more, are happy to have him to laugh with "up there."
No more pain only rest now.
Pamela Reddick
June 28, 2018
S.I.P. Karl. May you rest in peace. Forever in our thoughts and heart. My childhood friend. Prayers to the family Pamela Reddick.
JOE MUNROE
June 28, 2018
I'll miss you Cousin. I'll never forget that fabulous dessert you bought to the "Palace"; pound cake dripping in fresh honey complete with honeycomb...and I'll never forget you. You were definitely one-of-a-kind. RIP Karl.
Tina Wilson Callen
June 27, 2018
Tina Wilson Callen
June 27, 2018
Grant and Karl cooking at the Police Benevolent BBQ
Tina Wilson Callen
June 27, 2018
So sad, we meet at Grant's Ribs! You were alway a fun loving guy! Thanks for the wonderful memories.
June 27, 2018
Dear family,
I am so sorry to hear of Karl's passing.
We had many great laughs together. I was one of the lucky ones to have the honor of plastic roached and spiders in my mashed potato's.
Blessings,
Jane Woods
Lanier Alcorn
June 27, 2018
With all our love and heartbreaking sadness.
Robert Alcorn & Lanier McCord Alcorn
June 27, 2018
Karl was definitely one of a kind and I was lucky enough to meet him at 20 when we became friends for life. Loved him! I have so many fantastic memories of our camaraderie and true, strong, loving friendship. I loved him like a brother. Prayers for his family as we all miss him incredibly.
Patty Johnson Durham
Your girlsā¤
Kim Rooney
June 27, 2018
My heart breaks today for one of the sweetest guys I have ever known. Karl, you hold such a special place in my heart and always will. I have such great memories of our time together at Grants Ribs. You were always such a gentleman and a gentle man, protector, lover of life and food and friends.... you even drove all the way to Cincinnati for my wedding, met me at the airport with Patty when I visited years later for a reunion and stayed in touch when you could. Please know that you have touched our lives forever. One of my best memories is having Thanksgiving with your family- they always welcomed your friends into their home and your Mom made the best dinner. Rest In Peace until we meet again my friend. Love
Kim Biani (Adams) Rooney
Laura Pedersen
June 27, 2018
Such a great spirit. He will be missed.
Bandana, chefs pants, and perfect shot.
June 27, 2018
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