Carl R. Pampel

1924 - 2018

Carl R. Pampel, 93, a lifetime resident of Remington, passed away at 1:12 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2018, at his residence, surrounded by family.
He was born July 30, 1924, in Remington, to the late Lester "Guy" and Bertha (Armold) Pampel. His marriage was to Deloris Hackley in 1944 in Remington. She preceded him in death on Jan. 16, 2007.
Carl was a 1943 graduate of Gilboa High School.
Carl served in the United States Army during the Pacific Theatre, stationed in occupied Japan. He was selected to be part of one of the first Honor Flights to Washington, D.C., in honor of World War II veterans.
Carl was a member of the local Masonic Lodge, Indianapolis Shrine, Jasper County Council for eight years, active in the Jasper County Republican Party, American Legion Post 280 for 72 years, and also proudly served as Legion Baseball chairman for several years.
Carl was owner/operator of Remington Ready Mix from 1958-85, and then he worked for Irving Materials until retirement in 2000. In his spare time, he enjoyed mowing, fishing and spending time with his family.
Carl is survived by his two sons, Terry (Nancy) Pampel, Gulf Shores, Ala., and Don (Denise), Remington; daughter-in-law Connie Pampel, Monticello; sister Faye Marie Longest, Remington; six grandchildren: Dodi, Eric, Tony, Dan, Dana, Darcy; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death, along with his parents and wife, were a son, Larry Pampel; siblings Glen, Arlyne and Judy; and his companion, Tomoko.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington.
Immediately following memorial service, there will be a Celebration of Life dinner at the nearby Fulcher Center.
Inurnment will be in Remington Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made in Carl's name to Fountain Park Chautauqua.
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