John E. "Jack" Carl

Age 82. John was born in Omaha, NE and lived most of his life in the Cornhusker State. John and Joan lived in Phoenix, AZ for awhile but came back home to be closer to family. John was also a veteran and was drafted into the US Army in 1952, a mere 3 months after his marriage. He served 2 years with an artillery unit in Korea. John was a salesman, entrepreneur, delivery man,snow plow driver, garbage man and just about everything else in his professional life. John owned and operated Carl's Service gas station in Gretna, NE for several years in the 70's and early 80's. The gas station business was a true family business that employed his wife and all of his children at one time or another. John was a devoted Catholic and life long member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree serving in a variety of leadership roles including that of Grand Knight. John is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Joan Carl, his parents Adolph and Edna Carl and his brothers Tom, Pat and Jim Carl. John is survived by his 6 children, Robert Carl, David Carl, Catherine Graham, Barbara Rhoades, Al Carl and Terry Carl. John was the proud grandfather of 26 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

VISITATION Thursday 5-7pm with a Rosary at 6:30pm all at Roeder Mortuary – 108th Street Chapel. FUNERAL MASS Friday 10:30am at St. James Catholic Church, 9025 Larimore Ave. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Essentials Pregnancy Service, 6220 Maple St. Omaha, NE 68104, www.essentialps.org