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Carl Paul Etl

Posted 2020-06-02 by mhenderson
Published in Mohave Daily News Online from May 31 to Jun. 7, 2020 -
Bullhead City, Arizona -

Carl Paul Etl entered eternal life on Saturday, May 23, 2020. He was
born on August 15, 1927 to Paul and Sophie (Riter) Etl.

Carl grew up on the family farm south of Fleming in the St. Peter's
community. He was one of eight children. He attended St. Peter's
Catholic School. He was dedicated to helping on the family farm.

Carl served in the Merchant Marines and the Army. He met his wife Anna
T. Kercel and they were married on May 7, 1953. They celebrated their
67th wedding anniversary this year. Carl and Ann had three children,
Sylvia Elaine, James Daniel, and Carl David. They lived on the family
farm while Carl supplemented the farm income working 20 campaigns at
the G. W. Sugar Factory in Sterling. Later, they operated Fleming Auto
Sales in Sterling where Carl and Ann enjoyed many interactions through
social and business activities and developed deep and lasting
friendships.

They eventually retired and moved to their current home in Sterling
while their sons took over the farming. They enjoyed traveling in
their motorhome and spending the winters in Bullhead City, Arizona
where they made many friends. Carl enjoyed spending time with his
family and friends, mowing with his riding mower, listening to country
music, collecting coins, antique cars, and yard sale treasures. Carl
will always be remembered for his witty sense of humor.

Carl was a member of the St. Peter's Catholic Church, Veterans of
Foreign Wars, and Farmers' Coop Elevator in Fleming. They also
attended St. Anthony's Church in Sterling and St. Margaret Mary
Catholic Church in Bullhead City, Arizona.

Carl was preceded in death by his daughter, Sylvia; parents; five
brothers, Joe, Leo, Ed, Herman, Bill Etl; two sisters, Agnes Burton
and Rose Lambert.

He is survived by his wife, Ann; two sons, Jim (Shelly) Etl of
Sterling, Dave (Tricia) Etl of Fleming; six grandchildren, Daniel
Vandenbark-Woodward, Carla (Jerry) Bornhoft, Ryan (Shayna) Etl, Lauryn
(Brad) Lebscok, McCall Etl, and Trae Etl; eight great-grandchildren,
Torbett Vandenbark-Woodward, Will and Ashley Bornhoft, Reece, Jordan
and Charlee Etl, and Ava and Vienna Lebsock; sisters-in-laws, Judy
Etl, Virginia Etl, Jody Etl, and Rita Etl; brother-in-law, Jerry
Lambert; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held on Friday, May 29, 2020 at St. Peter's
Catholic Church south of Fleming, Colo. with Father Jerry Rohr
celebrating. Inrunment followed at the St. Peter's Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Plains or Maryknoll Missions
in care of Tennant Funeral Home & Crematory PO Box 1547, Sterling, CO
80751.



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