Uncle Karl was always such a quick wit, and a charming man filled with talent. I fondly recall the summer trips to Wisconsin, when Karl brought the family to our house, to meet and visit their cousins, and Uncle Norm/Aunt Mary. The first time I met Gay, she was a vision of sunshine. I will always remember her golden hair and the buttercup yellow suit she wore on that occasion. I could see why Karl was smitten!
I am grateful for the family reunions that Karl and Gay organized, as Karl deeply treasured family ties. It was wonderful seeing him, Gay and Terri (perhaps Karla?) at the park reunion We were blessed to have Karl as an Uncle, and are grateful to him for all of his efforts to maintain connections to his Wisconsin roots.
I vividly remember meeting my cousins Howard, Terri and Karla for the first time during one of those Wisconsin summer visits. All such nice cousins. Such adorable kiddies!
He was so kind to our daughter Erin, while she lived in Nashville. Karl and Gay were serving a mission in TN at the time, and so kindly contacted Erin, inviting her to lunch. It meant so much to her, to be with family, as she was far from her Wisconsin family. She was so grateful, that her aunt and uncle took the time to contact her.
Karl encouraged me as well, during my treatments for Hodgkin's Lymphoma. His kind words were so appreciated, and the information he shared was greatly helpful.
We will remember Karl's warm smile, his sense of humor, and especially the man himself who accomplished so much. He gave to so many, and his legacy lives on through his family and his fine charitable works.
We pray that your heavy hearts will lighten as you recall the wonderful life that Karl lived, and all of t he love that he spread to so many. He will be deeply missed, but his spirit lives on, as it rests gently upon the wind
Our deepest sympathies and much Love to you all,
Karen (Burkholz) McCann,Tom McCann, our son, Eric McCann, his children Adam, Anna, Austin McCann,
our daughter Erin(McCann) Howard, Steve Howard and their son Grant Howard
Karen and Tom McCann
117 Bending Brae Ct.
Pewaukee, WI 53072
