Carl Kitzinger
November 24, 1923 — June 27, 2023
Carl Kitzinger
Found peace and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at the age of 99. Preceded in death by his first wife Lucille (nee Dombrowski), his parents Mary and Jacob Kitzinger, his siblings Eva Brazeal, Mary Mingesz, Helen Janowski and Jacob Kitzinger, and his faithful friend Max.
Beloved husband of Karen (nee Wahn and Carlson) for 20 years. Further survived by step-children, step-grandchildren, a step -great-grandchild, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Carl owned Kitzinger Cooperage Corp. from 1950 – 2011. He was on The Board of Trinity Hospital, YMCA Cudahy and Cudahy Marine Bank. He was a member of the Rotary Club, Elks Club, National Barrel and Drum Association and St. Francis Association of Commerce. He was the St. Francis Citizen of the Year in 1973.
Visitation at the Max A. Sass & Sons Mission Hills Chapel on Wednesday, July 12 from 4 – 8 PM. Vigil Service at 7 PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 9303 S. Chicago Rd., Oak Creek, on Thursday, July 13 at 11 AM. (please meet directly at church) Burial at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Ronald McDonald House or St. Ann's Intergenerational Day Care.
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