Carl was born on September 23, 1916, in Colome, SD, and passed away peacefully on Fathers' Day, June 19, 2011, in Carmichael, CA, at the age of 94.7.
He was predeceased by his parents Gotlob F. and Mary Blakkolb, brothers Johnny, Walter, and Henry Blakkolb, and sister Emma Hoffman. He is survived by his loving wife of 69.9 years, Florence, daughter Janice Nelson (Scott), sons Danny and Douglas Blakkolb, grandson Ryan Nelson (Steffani), step-grandson Darren Nelson (Brenna) and step-granddaughter Haley Nelson, and many brothers and sisters-in laws, nephews and nieces.
Carlie, as he was affectionately known, came to Sacramento in 1935. He and Florence married on July 13, 1941. He worked for the Southern Pacific shops as a crane operator for 39 years and was a Railroad Museum docent for many years.
They thoroughly enjoyed square dancing for 34 years and were active in the Pathfinders, Patchwork Squares, Wheelabouts, and Whirlaways.
They traveled in their trailer to all states in the continental U.S. and toured in Europe, China, Thailand, Australia, and Hawaii.
He lived in eleven decades, was born before WWI, married before WWII, saw the evolution of trains, planes, automobiles, computers, and cell phones.
He loved life and family. A private family service is scheduled for Saturday June 25th.
Published in Sacramento Bee from June 25 to June 26, 2011
He was predeceased by his parents Gotlob F. and Mary Blakkolb, brothers Johnny, Walter, and Henry Blakkolb, and sister Emma Hoffman. He is survived by his loving wife of 69.9 years, Florence, daughter Janice Nelson (Scott), sons Danny and Douglas Blakkolb, grandson Ryan Nelson (Steffani), step-grandson Darren Nelson (Brenna) and step-granddaughter Haley Nelson, and many brothers and sisters-in laws, nephews and nieces.
Carlie, as he was affectionately known, came to Sacramento in 1935. He and Florence married on July 13, 1941. He worked for the Southern Pacific shops as a crane operator for 39 years and was a Railroad Museum docent for many years.
They thoroughly enjoyed square dancing for 34 years and were active in the Pathfinders, Patchwork Squares, Wheelabouts, and Whirlaways.
They traveled in their trailer to all states in the continental U.S. and toured in Europe, China, Thailand, Australia, and Hawaii.
He lived in eleven decades, was born before WWI, married before WWII, saw the evolution of trains, planes, automobiles, computers, and cell phones.
He loved life and family. A private family service is scheduled for Saturday June 25th.
Published in Sacramento Bee from June 25 to June 26, 2011
Carl was born on September 23, 1916, in Colome, SD, and passed away peacefully on Fathers' Day, June 19, 2011, in Carmichael, CA, at the age of 94.7.
He was predeceased by his parents Gotlob F. and Mary Blakkolb, brothers Johnny, Walter, and Henry Blakkolb, and sister Emma Hoffman. He is survived by his loving wife of 69.9 years, Florence, daughter Janice Nelson (Scott), sons Danny and Douglas Blakkolb, grandson Ryan Nelson (Steffani), step-grandson Darren Nelson (Brenna) and step-granddaughter Haley Nelson, and many brothers and sisters-in laws, nephews and nieces.
Carlie, as he was affectionately known, came to Sacramento in 1935. He and Florence married on July 13, 1941. He worked for the Southern Pacific shops as a crane operator for 39 years and was a Railroad Museum docent for many years.
They thoroughly enjoyed square dancing for 34 years and were active in the Pathfinders, Patchwork Squares, Wheelabouts, and Whirlaways.
They traveled in their trailer to all states in the continental U.S. and toured in Europe, China, Thailand, Australia, and Hawaii.
He lived in eleven decades, was born before WWI, married before WWII, saw the evolution of trains, planes, automobiles, computers, and cell phones.
He loved life and family. A private family service is scheduled for Saturday June 25th.
Published in Sacramento Bee from June 25 to June 26, 2011
He was predeceased by his parents Gotlob F. and Mary Blakkolb, brothers Johnny, Walter, and Henry Blakkolb, and sister Emma Hoffman. He is survived by his loving wife of 69.9 years, Florence, daughter Janice Nelson (Scott), sons Danny and Douglas Blakkolb, grandson Ryan Nelson (Steffani), step-grandson Darren Nelson (Brenna) and step-granddaughter Haley Nelson, and many brothers and sisters-in laws, nephews and nieces.
Carlie, as he was affectionately known, came to Sacramento in 1935. He and Florence married on July 13, 1941. He worked for the Southern Pacific shops as a crane operator for 39 years and was a Railroad Museum docent for many years.
They thoroughly enjoyed square dancing for 34 years and were active in the Pathfinders, Patchwork Squares, Wheelabouts, and Whirlaways.
They traveled in their trailer to all states in the continental U.S. and toured in Europe, China, Thailand, Australia, and Hawaii.
He lived in eleven decades, was born before WWI, married before WWII, saw the evolution of trains, planes, automobiles, computers, and cell phones.
He loved life and family. A private family service is scheduled for Saturday June 25th.
Published in Sacramento Bee from June 25 to June 26, 2011
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