In Remembrance Of
Francis G. Karl, Jr.
Francis G. Karl, Jr. 75, of Plattsburg, MO passed away, June 20, 2020.
He was born on June 24, 1944 to Francis G. and Mary Ellen (Duncan) Karl in Walla Walla, WA. Francis grew up near Plattsburg and graduated from Plattsburg High School. He then served his country in the U.S. Navy.
On November 7, 1967 he was united in marriage to Vera Christina Ruud. After their marriage they lived near Hemple and made their home in rural Plattsburg. His wife, Vera, passed away July 22, 2015.He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Plattsburg.
Francis was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Sally Ann Karl; grandson, Joshua Ruud; sisters, Sharon Karl and Linda Jo Karl; and brothers, Patrick D. Karl and Edgar Karl.
He is survived by his children, Trond Ruud, Linda (Ed) Obermier, Terri Todd, Dean Ruud, David (Sara) Speer, Kandy Lynn Karl, April Karl, Cindy Karl, Angie Hinson, Francis III (Jamie) Karl, Travis Karl, Quell Karl; grandchildren, TJ, KC, Dillon, Brandon, Annalise, Tucker, Trevor, Ashley, Conner, Morgan, Macy, Berlyn, Braylea, Haleigh, and Decker; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Roger (Peggy) Karl and Stephen J. Karl. Sr.; sisters, Sylvia (Darrell) Conner, Sandy Weidmeier and Suzie Karl; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 23rd at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Plattsburg, MO.
Burial: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Gower.
Rosary: 6:00 p.m. Monday at the Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Gower with visitation following until 8:00.
Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.
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Larry & Molly Livingston
Sorry for your loss.
Diana Webster Brown
Sorry for your lose. May God bless you all & may Karl Rest in Peace.
Letitia Rudd-Morgan-LaMontagne
So sorry for your loss to all the family. May God touch you all once again and give you peace. I know my boys & I have many many great memories over the years of Francis. His memory will live on. R.I.P. Francis
Bo & Linda Hoskins
We are sure sorry on the passing of Francy. We would like to express our sincere condolences to you & your family. Francy was a good man.
Jeannie Stanton
Vernon and I are so sorry for your loss. I remember when he worked with my Dad, Ernest McClain, at Schuster Farms and my Dad thought the world of him. I also remember him at the youth wrestling tournaments when the boys wrestled with my son, Kurt. Condolences to your family.
Myra Moore
So sorry to the family at this time for your loss.
Growing up around the family was always a great time. Everyone will miss him . Rest high on that mountain of heaven above Francie. Always friends Myra Moore.
Kathy dale miller
So sorry he was great person
Romeo chavez
My condolences to the whole family for the loss of Francis G Carl specially to Francis III, may god be with you all and give you the serenity for the sorrow. Rest In Peace Francis G Carl jr
Tim Gassman
My condolences to everyone in the Karl family.
Carlos Quezada
My condolences to the Karl family. I will always remember him and all the fun times my brother and I spent with him.
Verla Corkins & Roger Wiedmaier
Thinking of and saying prayers for the Karl family.
Gail Davis
Prayers and condolences from the Davis family.