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1936
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2009
Howard Karl Obituary
Born July 6, 1936, in Girard, Pa., he was a son of the late James Henry Karl Sr. and Ruth Helene Shafer Karl Marks.
He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving his country in the Korean War. He retired in 1990 after 30 years of service with the City of Akron Water Department. He was a member of the American Legion. Howard was an outdoor enthusiast, enjoying fishing and hunting. He loved to have a good time, telling jokes and making people smile.
His wife of 32 years, Marie Woodhall Karl, survives. They were married Jan. 25, 1984.
Also surviving are his children, Sandra (Jeff) Morganstern, Robert (Beth) Karl, Kimberly Whipp, and Shari Karl; stepchildren, Joseph (Nadine) Woodhall and Anthony Woodhall; eight brothers and sisters, James (Vera) Karl, Roger (Marianne) Karl, Margaret (Paul) Jurmanovich, Patricia (Robert) Sandmann, Daniel Karl, Raymond (Robin) Karl, Susan Ellis, Marla (Donald) Denmin; eight grandchildren, Misty Bowman, Melissa Martinez, Matthew Williams, Ryan Karl, Brandon Karl, Alta Karl, Chase Whipp and Dana Whipp; two step-grandchildren, Morgan Woodhall and Mitchell Woodhall; several great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Millie Karl; his stepfather, Albert Marks; a sister, Virginia Dunn; two brothers, Donald Karl and Russell (Chuck) Karl; and a grandson, Michael Williams.
Services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, in Koch Funeral Home, 216 S. High St., Freeport, with Pastor Jim Hauser and Pastor Dave Koch officiating. Burial will follow in Greenmont Union Cemetery, Freeport. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday preceding the service at the funeral home. Following Howard's wishes, his body has been cremated.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Lakeland Group Ministries or Hospice of Tuscarawas.
Koch Funeral Home, 216 S. High St., Freeport, was in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made on the funeral home's Web site.
Koch, Freeport
(740) 658-3470
www.kochfuneralhome.net
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Michelle Sandmann
February 17, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Bub's passing. I know he will be greatly missed ny everyone who knew him!!!
Michelle Sandmann
Daniel Karl
October 31, 2009
I will miss my brother and closest friend Howie. He has influenced my life since I was a very young. Howie will be greatly missed by me.
Dan Karl ( Salt Lake City )
Maggie Walker
October 11, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss of [Bub].God bless. From the families of - Davis, Walker, Higginbotham,Bradley, and Frazier. [ Millie Karl family]
October 8, 2009
i'm sorry to hear about Howard. I enjoyed working with him at the Akron Water Dept. Leo Stalter
Tina Guarino
October 8, 2009
Bobby Karl, and Family...
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father...
May you keep all the memories close to your heart...
Hugs and prayers...
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