Of Elm Grove. Born to eternal peace on October 11, 2017. Born in Detroit, MI. Husband of Betty (nee Smith) for 67 wonderful years. Loving Father of Lisa Stafford and Tracy Frost, Grandfather of Colby Frost and Brittany Kaniasty, Erin Maron (Scott) of Jefferson, and Scott Stafford (Jennifer) of Watertown, Great Grandfather of Adriana and Annabelle Frost, Natalie Kaniasty, Hannah and Evelyn Maron, and Layla Stafford. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Carl served in the U.S. Army, 45th Inf. Div. Korean War. He was proud of his Military service.

Carl started his career in Michigan selling chemicals to foundries. His territory included all the automotive companies. With this success, his company sent him to Europe to establish 4 plants to manufacture foundry chemicals. These plants were located in Britain, France, Germany, and Italy. He was responsible for complete operations and sales and concentrated on the European automotive industry. In the last 15 years of his career he developed and sold environmental equipment to the world market with his primary focus on the Pacific Rim. Carl was a member of the American Foundryman Society, Cope and Drag Club, American Legion Post 449, and Westmoor Country Club. He always referred to his career as a vacation. “I was in a different place every week.” And when asked how he was, his answer was always, “I am fantastic!”

His hobbies were golf and building model airplanes. One of the highlights of his life was going on the Honor Flight with his granddaughter Erin as his guardian. Most of all Carl loved all his girls.

Visitation will be held Monday, October 23, 2017 at St. Mary Visitation Parish, Elm Grove (1260 Church St.) from 9AM until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project or the School Sisters of Notre Dame.

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