John J Karl Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Jay Karl, age 89 of Toledo, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on June 2, 2022. He was born to Rudolph and Elsa (Kasper) Karl on September 12, 1932 in Litchfield, CT. John worked on Arethusa Farm, when he was a kid, as a cousin of the Webster family. He was a graduate of Litchfield High School and Bates University where he received his Bachelor's degree. John served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as an Explosive Ordinance Disposal expert. After the war, he worked in the advertising industry in New York City where he met the love of his life, Ursel Pfannendoerfer and together they raised 3 daughters. They moved to Toledo where John became the President of the Buckeye Cablesystem until the time of his retirement. In his retired years he was an avid angler. John enjoyed singing opera, with the barbershop quartet and will be remembered for bursting into song at random times when something came to mind. John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ursel; his parents; siblings, Marjorie Fredsall, Kasper Karl, Dorothy Zenowich, Joan Weik, Fred Karl and Judy Rasero. He is survived by his daughters, Christine (Alan) Phares, Erika Karl, Deirdre Karl; sister, Anne Karl, as well as several nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will held at a later date. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Parkcliffe Alzheimer's Community for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorials can take the form of contributions to Parkcliffe Alzheimer's Community, 4226 Parkcliffe Lane, Toledo, OH 43615. Please view and sign our online "guest registry" at CoyleFuneralHome.com

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John J Karl

September 12, 1932 - June 2, 2022