Carl was born in Forest City, Iowa to Sakkarias "Sam" Thompson and Elizabeth (Boutilier) Thompson.
Following completion of high school, Carl attended a business college in Mason City, Iowa where received a degree in accounting.
He was united in marriage to Janet Petersen on April 21, 1956 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. They eventually bought a farm near Crescent, Iowa and raised four children; James, Jeffrey, Julie and Kristie.
Carl was active with the Hazel Dell Church and the Boy Scouts. Carl and Janet enjoyed traveling around the United States, Canada, and Europe. They enjoyed camping, fishing, playing cards and dancing.
Carl was employed as a controller and accountant at Joyce/Heinz Lumber Company and Millard Refrigerated in the Council Bluffs/Omaha area.
Preceded by:
Wife of 53 years: Janet
Daughter: Julie Pillard
Parents & Siblings
Survived by:
Children: James (Colleen) Thompson, Jeffrey (Marilyn) Thompson, and Kristie Thompson
5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren
Omaha World Herald
Maher Funeral Home
July 2020
Following completion of high school, Carl attended a business college in Mason City, Iowa where received a degree in accounting.
He was united in marriage to Janet Petersen on April 21, 1956 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. They eventually bought a farm near Crescent, Iowa and raised four children; James, Jeffrey, Julie and Kristie.
Carl was active with the Hazel Dell Church and the Boy Scouts. Carl and Janet enjoyed traveling around the United States, Canada, and Europe. They enjoyed camping, fishing, playing cards and dancing.
Carl was employed as a controller and accountant at Joyce/Heinz Lumber Company and Millard Refrigerated in the Council Bluffs/Omaha area.
Preceded by:
Wife of 53 years: Janet
Daughter: Julie Pillard
Parents & Siblings
Survived by:
Children: James (Colleen) Thompson, Jeffrey (Marilyn) Thompson, and Kristie Thompson
5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren
Omaha World Herald
Maher Funeral Home
July 2020
Carl was born in Forest City, Iowa to Sakkarias "Sam" Thompson and Elizabeth (Boutilier) Thompson.
Following completion of high school, Carl attended a business college in Mason City, Iowa where received a degree in accounting.
He was united in marriage to Janet Petersen on April 21, 1956 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. They eventually bought a farm near Crescent, Iowa and raised four children; James, Jeffrey, Julie and Kristie.
Carl was active with the Hazel Dell Church and the Boy Scouts. Carl and Janet enjoyed traveling around the United States, Canada, and Europe. They enjoyed camping, fishing, playing cards and dancing.
Carl was employed as a controller and accountant at Joyce/Heinz Lumber Company and Millard Refrigerated in the Council Bluffs/Omaha area.
Preceded by:
Wife of 53 years: Janet
Daughter: Julie Pillard
Parents & Siblings
Survived by:
Children: James (Colleen) Thompson, Jeffrey (Marilyn) Thompson, and Kristie Thompson
5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren
Omaha World Herald
Maher Funeral Home
July 2020
Following completion of high school, Carl attended a business college in Mason City, Iowa where received a degree in accounting.
He was united in marriage to Janet Petersen on April 21, 1956 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. They eventually bought a farm near Crescent, Iowa and raised four children; James, Jeffrey, Julie and Kristie.
Carl was active with the Hazel Dell Church and the Boy Scouts. Carl and Janet enjoyed traveling around the United States, Canada, and Europe. They enjoyed camping, fishing, playing cards and dancing.
Carl was employed as a controller and accountant at Joyce/Heinz Lumber Company and Millard Refrigerated in the Council Bluffs/Omaha area.
Preceded by:
Wife of 53 years: Janet
Daughter: Julie Pillard
Parents & Siblings
Survived by:
Children: James (Colleen) Thompson, Jeffrey (Marilyn) Thompson, and Kristie Thompson
5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren
Omaha World Herald
Maher Funeral Home
July 2020
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