Obit: Bloom, Carl R. (1926 - 2014)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Bloom, Feind, Garczynski, Gonring, Johnson, Koerner, Litten, Salzgeber

----Source: The Tribune - Phonograph (Abbotsford, WI) 9/03/2014

Bloom, Carl R. (7 OCT 1926 - 2 SEP 2014)

Carl R. Bloom, age 87, West Bend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014, at The Kathy Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 7, 1926, in Chicago to Frank and Emma (Johnson) Bloom.

Carl was raised in Owen and graduated from Owen High School in 1944. He met Betty Jean Koerner while in high school, and they married on July 9, 1949, in Colby. Carl was employed as a draftsman at Gehl Co. until he retired in 1990. He was a member of the 25 year Hexelbank Club.

Carl’s interests included bowling, golfing, fishing and hunting. He especially enjoyed Badger, Packer and Brewer games. Carl loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Carl is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty Jean; children, David Bloom, Diane Bloom, Janice Johnson, Gerald (Sandy) Bloom and Debra (Joel Johnson) Bloom; grandchildren, Jay Bloom, Zachary (Courtney) Bloom, Matt Bloom, Melanie (Kevin) Gonring, Jeremy (Tammy) Johnson, Joshua (Jessica) Johnson, Julia (Kevin) Garczynski, Connor Johnson, Jack Johnson and Bennett Johnson; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Herbert (Sally) Bloom; sister, Esther Salzgeber; brother-in-law, Donald (Yvonne) Koerner; sister-in-law, Carol (Dennis) Feind; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers-in-law, Allan Litten and Chris Salzgeber.
Private services were held. Memorials to the Washington County Senior Center and The Kathy Hospice are appreciated.

A special thank you to Jim and Mary Pickett for being such special neighbors.

The Phillip Funeral Home of West Bend is assisting the family. (262) 338-2050 / www.phillipfuneralhome.com.