Loren G. Carls Obituary (1934 - 2008)

PONTIAC - Loren ``Buddy' Carls, 73, of Pontiac died at 4:38 p.m. Friday (April 11, 2008) at his residence. There will be a private family service with the Rev. Clarence Mankin officiating. Duffy Funeral Home, Pontiac, is handling arrangements. He was born Sept. 20, 1934, in rural El Paso, to Clarence and Carabelle Gossmeyer Carls. He married Shirley Welbes on June 22, 1958, in El Paso. She survives in Pontiac. Also surviving are a son, Carl Lee (Jane) Carls, Australia; and a grandson, Henry Carls, at home with his parents. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law, Lee Welbes. Loren had farmed in the early years and later ran a concession trailer with his wife Shirley until retiring in 2006. He was educated in rural El Paso country schools. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Germany from 1955 to 1957. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Loren enjoyed camping, fishing, and gardening.