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Lloyd A Karls

Male 1913 - 2013  (100 years)


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  • Name Lloyd A Karls 
    Born 23 May 1913  Stockbridge, Calumet Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 05 Aug 2013  Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried St Mary Cemetery, Stockbridge, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I320960  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 5 Aug 2013 

    Father Nicholas Karls,   b. 06 Jul 1883,   d. 02 Sep 1957, Stockbridge, Calumet Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Mother Magdalene Diedrich,   b. 27 Jun 1885,   d. 11 Aug 1929, Stockbridge, Calumet Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 44 years) 
    Married 28 Jan 1907  Johnsburg, Fond du Lac Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F126201  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elvera Schneider 
    Married 29 Apr 1942  Hilbert, Calumet Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Mary Beth Karls
     2. Paul J Karls
     3. David Robert Karls
     4. Michael A Karls
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F126200  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Lloyd A. Karls, age 100, of Stockbridge, died on Monday, August 5, 2013 at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna. He was born May 23, 1913 in Stockbridge, son of the late Nicholas & Magdalene (Diedrich) Karls. He married Elvera Schneider on April 29, 1942 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Hilbert. Lloyd began working with his father in the family business. He proudly became a Master Plumber and continued working until he was 94 in the still operating family owned business. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Stockbridge, was a charter member of the Stockbridge Fire Department, Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce, and volunteered time on the Fireman's Park board. When Lloyd had a little free time, he took moments to go fishing, hunting or watch a game of baseball. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren pick up the game as they grew up. Lloyd was a man with a very strong work ethic and devoted his entire life to making sure that his wife and children were well provided for. Survivors include his wife: Elvera; his children: Paul (Janet) Karls of Stockbridge, David (Linda) Karls of Crystal Falls, MI, Mike (Mary) Karls of Stockbridge, Mary Beth Meehl of Kimberly; 14 grandchildren: Sherry O'Neil, Joel (Jessie) Karls, Lynn (Shane) Glidden, Jason (Amy) Karls, Vicki (Jerry) Paltzer, Shelli (Robb) Paar, Paula Karls, Ryan (Jessica) Karls, Aaron (Jenny) Karls, Nick (Tara) Karls, Shana (Nick) Josephson, Joel Meehl, Andrea Meehl, Daniel Meehl; 25 great grandchildren; a sister: Julie Hooyman; a brother: John Karls; and 2 sisters-in-law: Ceil Schneider, LaVerne Schneider. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother: Mathilda Karls; a son-in-law: Tom Meehl; his sisters: Dell (Jack) Wagner, Marge (Art) Bauer, Magdalene (Arno) Heller, Lucy (Gilbert) Wieseckel, Loretta (Raleigh) Strebe; a sister-in-law: Betty Karls; and 2 brothers-in-law: Jerry VanAbel and Marv Hooyman. Funeral service will be at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Stockbridge. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. A memorial fund has been established in the name of Lloyd A. Karls.Online Condolences wietingfuneralhome.com