Carl A. Klahn Sr.

79 year old, Carl A. Klahn Sr. passed away January 13, 2011 in Puryear, Tennessee. He was born March 3, 1931, to John Carl Alfred and Ruth Adeline (nee Hull) Klahn, he was the youngest of seven sons.

Carl was married twice: first to Dorothy Schneegas; who preceded him in death, and later to Georgia Stowers, who also preceded him in death.  

Carl was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a former member of the American Legion, and the Valparaiso Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1357.  He spent most of his adult life as a self-employed building contractor.  He moved to Puryear, Tennessee, in February 2010 to retire and care for his granddaughter.

Surviving are seven children:  Victoria (Robert) Gray, Carla H.Pittman, Starr L. Williams, Carl A. Klahn, Jr., and Bobbie A. Maranto.  Also surviving are two stepchildren, Toni Monroe, and Troy Monroe, and 26 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces, two brothers: William, and Herman.

Carl was preceded in death by one grandchild and four brothers: John F.; George O.; Fred A.; and Henry W.

Services are being handled by the Boersma Funeral Home of Wheatfield, please contact the funeral home at 219-956-2220 or the website: www.boersmafuneralhome.com for dates and times.