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1945
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2019
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Carl Baldwin Obituary
Carl "Buzz, Machine Man" Elgie Baldwin was born in Elmore, OH, on January 28th,1945, passed away unexpectedly January 13th, 2019, at Flower Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Buzz, a graduate of Bowling Green taught math and coached for 10 years in the Toledo Public School System and worked for Norfolk Southern as an engineer for forty one years. Carl married Karen (Masch) on July 29th 1989. Carl was baptized, confirmed and married at St. John's Lutheran in Oak Harbor, OH. Preceded in death by his father, Nelson; mother, Charlotte and brother, Bill (spanky) Baldwin.
Survived by wife, Karen; children, Jennifer (Rich) Tracy, Andrea (Rick) Wilhelm, Brent (Lisa) Carroll, Colleen (Chris) Etts and Nicolas Frias our foreign exchange student from Brazil; grandchildren, Madison, Emma, Rick, Jacob, Abigail, Lani, Lilly and Reesel; faithful feline beloved, Inge. He was loving, caring and dedicated to these special people and devoted his life to family. Everything he did for them was with a genuine passion from his heart. Since the birth of his first grandchild he thrived on the love he gave them and his life's fuel was renewed from the love he received from them.
An avid sports fan, he enjoyed his "sports fix" with Rick and friends on Wednesday's. Besides sports he thought a lot about you guys , thanks for that!! His other good friends had a special place in his heart too! Wednesday nights , Friday mornings made his life worth living, and for that , we are extremely grateful!! GO BLUE, YEA TIGERS!!
Services will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 306 East Jefferson, Blissfield, MI 49228. 9:30 to 11:30. Memorial Service to follow with a luncheon following at Eddie Lees on Monroe Street, Toledo, OH.
In lieu of flowers donations could be made to the Leukemia Foundation. www.PurseFuneralHome.com
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Terry McVicker
January 10, 2020
His memories and theories will always be remembered.
Don Lochotzki
January 19, 2019
My condolences to the Baldwin family. I knew Spanky, Baldie and Buzz from school in Oak Harbor and graduated with Carl. Fun times playing basketball. Will be forever remembered by the class of '63' and me.
January 17, 2019
My heart goes out to you,Karen, and your family. Carl had that same great smile in high school. Keep all memories dear. Sincere sympathy, Norma Bodnar Mathias
Clark Baker
January 16, 2019
Words just can't do justice for how much you've meant to me Carl. To the world you were one man, but to this one man you were the world. I'm blessed to have had your friendship for these last several years. Go Blue and Go Tigers, I'll miss seeing you in all of your nice gear. This seems like a Dream I'll try and take a page from your book. I hope to pay it forward, the type of kindness you've shown to me and others. Your generousity has been a model for me to follow. I am mourning your passing deeply, I loved you like an Uncle or a Brother. You've made such an everlasting impact sir. Good job, good and faithful servant, enjoy eternity with our Heavenly Father sir. Keep an eye out on us living out our days here on earth. God only takes the best, he's gained a Christian warrior in this man. Love Clark Baker
Kathleen Babcock
January 16, 2019
Karen, My deepest condolences for you and your family at this time of loss. My prayers go out to you.
Michael R.
January 16, 2019
Baldwin Family our deep condolences for you love one loss.
Noreen Kolb
January 16, 2019
Karen, I am so sorry to hear about Carl. I didn't know him but it is quite a shock. Call when you get a chance.
Dessa Monroe
January 16, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss Carl was a really nice great person as was his brother "Spanky" may he rest in peace. Lots of thoughts and prayers to the family.
Dessa Monroe
Linda Ostrowski
January 16, 2019
Dear Karen and family:
I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Carl was, indeed, a truly good friend and inspiration to so many of us. His support, laughter and kind words have touched me deeply and I will carry that with me always.
Roy Ruetz
January 16, 2019
So sorry to read this about Carl,we shared a few moments together on the railroad an he always was a pleasure to work with.I'm glad to hear he was saved,that means you will see each other again in the promise land.My prayers will go out to you an your family to remain strong an call on the Lord to help you this terrible time.
Dan & Linda Rokicki
January 16, 2019
Karen, So sorry to hear of Carl's passing. We'll always remember the cruise that we took together. Great times.
Terry McVicker
January 16, 2019
Big Carl you will be missed, but never forgotten.
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