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Post-Tribune (IN) - Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Deceased Name: Fred D. Karrle
Karrle Sr., Fred D. Age 77, of Merrillville, passed away peacefully at home on November 25, 2013. He was a graduate of Merrillville High school, class of 1954. He retired from U.S. Steel and was co-founder of Knitting Mill Specialties. Fred enjoyed watching football, providing for his family, gardening and fixing things. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Eloise Karrle and son-in-law, Steve Hilton. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 56 years, Arlene (nee Mueller) of Merrillville; son, Fred (Debra) Karrle, Jr. of Hobart; daughter, Leanne Hilton of Demotte; grandchildren, Kristen Karrle (Christina) of Valdosta, GA, Geddy Karrle (Ashley) and Freddy Karrle (Gia) both of Hobart, and Amber Gamache (Steve) of Mishawaka; great-grandson coming in January; sister, Nancy (Don) Leake of Matlache, FL; 3 nieces. Funeral service Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7th St., Hobart, Rev. Gary Nagy officiating. Friends are invited to meet with Fred's family on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Services will terminate at the funeral home with cremation following. www.burnsfuneral.com.
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