Carl Clemens Landinger Sr's Obituary
Carl C Landinger Sr, passed peacefully at home in the early morning of April 8, 2024, after promising to wait to ensure that every single family member knew how important they were to him. His wait was a true act of selflessness since he was anxious to be reunited with the love of his life, Edith Maxine Schoeneck Landinger. His last words to her before her passing were, “see you soon.” Carl was a man of his word.
Funeral services for Carl will be held on Saturday April 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the First Lutheran Church of Longview. A brief visitation before the funeral will begin at 1:00 p.m. He will be laid to rest next to his beloved at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Longview, Texas.
Carl was born on September 6, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Simon and Elizabeth Landinger. As in his death, Carl lived his life for others. In his eyes, his greatest accolade was being Christian. To others, Carl was an unwavering source of unconditional love, a generous provider, a steadfast source of wisdom and compassion and the very best storyteller.
Carl married on April 26, 1958, and spent the next 65 years building a life on a solid foundation. Although Carl would humbly disclose that he worked as an electrical engineer (P.E), he typically glossed over the fact that he held several patents, wrote books, and was often called upon for lectures and consulting long past the time that most people settle into retirement. Carl also proudly served in the Army, twice, and was a tireless volunteer for several Christian and charitable organizations.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents as well as his beloved wife. Those left to cherish their memories include children Carl Landinger Jr., David Landinger and Karen Landinger Brosien, 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. But if you ask around, you will quickly learn that Carl opened his heart, door, and pocketbook to many others, who also thought of him as “Dad” and are equally broken-hearted. Carl’s comfort, guidance, and laughter will be missed by everyone fortunate enough to have known him.
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