Karl Eugene Katner
November 11, 1937 ~ January 25, 2011
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville – Karl Eugene Katner, born November 11, 1937 in Wheeler, NY, son of the late Eugene Howard and Verena Pearl Katner, died Tuesday, January 25, 2011.
Karl graduated in 1956 from Haverling High School in Bath, NY and was a member of the Mitchellsville Methodist Church in Bath. He was a member of the Scottish Rite and past Master of the Biltmore Masonic Lodge #446. He also was a member of the Oasis Shrine in Charlotte, the Biltmore Chapter #38 of the Eastern Star and the Asheville Elk Lodge #608.
In 1969 he was one of the founders of TDM Corp. in Fletcher from where he retired after 40 years of service. He also worked with the Disaster Recovery Group, Inc. as long as his health allowed.
Karl is survived by his wife, Mary Sue Penix Katner; two daughters, Brenda Gaddy of Asheville and Michelle Haney and her husband, Jeff, of Fletcher; his son, Erik Katner of Asheville; five grandchildren, Dustianna and Harley Gaddy of Asheville, Erika Katner of Asheville and Sabrina and Noah Haney of Fletcher. He also is survived by one brother, Alan Katner of Maryesther, FL and a special aunt, Norma O'Brien of Bath, NY.
A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Friday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by the Reverend David Honeycutt and the Biltmore Masonic Lodge #446. The lodge will open at 10:00 am. Interment will be in Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Flowers are appreciated but memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 4530 Park Road, Suite 240, Charlotte, NC 28209.
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Michelle, Thinking of you.
Mary,
Karl was a good man who loved all of us. We will be praying for you, Brenda, Michelle, and Erik.
Love Greg, Tammy, and Noah
Mary, Thinking of you and your Family. Karl will be missed by a lot of people.
My heart is hurting with you Mary Sue. What a wonderful buddie and friend he was to us. We will miss him so. Love you and the kids much; hope to see you soon.
Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We love you ALL very much and if you need us, we are only a phone call away.
My Prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.
Tony Adkins Dist 14 Commander,
American Legion Department Of North Carolina
Harley- We are so sorry to hear about your grandfather’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. We know that you loved him and will miss him greatly. Please just take things one day at a time. Love- Richard and Sue
I am so sorry about your loss. Thinking of all of you. With love and deepest sympathy.
Mary Sue, I am so sorry for your loss. I loved that Karl to pieces and I have missed you both.
I am so sorry that I will unable to come to the funeral but my thoughts and prayers are with you.
love you,
Mary Sue–I am so sorry to hear of Karls passing-I know he will be greatly missed-and I will always remember you and he came to my house after I moved in -with his little machine- tractor-or whatever you call it–to smooth out my yard and plant grass- we picked up rocks and raked all day–you all were so much help- when no one else would help-and I will always appreciate that – he was a good man-you were blessed-would like to visit w you and family tomorrow- but- I am taking care of my mom and she fell today- and we just spent 5 hours at the hospital- and I cant leave her-but will give you a call soon–God Bless you and and all of your family–you all are in my prayers–Gloria Graham Daves
Mary i’m sorry to here the new, Carl was a great man. Call if you all need anything,love to all Joey
Mary Sue, I am so sorry to hear of Karl’s death. I was in shock when I got the call from Eddie. He looked so good when I saw you two in the grocery store right before Christmas. I will always remember our good times in Eastern Star. I pray that God will give you strength to face the difficult hours and days ahead. I pray that HE will give you a peace that passeth all understanding.
With deepest sympathy. Betty Ponder
All your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Karl will be missed. Mary Sue, all my Family from Puerto Rico want you to know that they are very sorry for your loss.
Rest in peace Karl.
Mary and family, We are praying for you and your family. Karl was a good man and he will be missed. God Bless,
Mary, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember the good times we had at the beach, Nashville, and the great hospitality you folks always showed us when we came to visit. We will always miss Karl’s smile and his famous slogan. ‘IT IS 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE’ Love, Jeryl & Barb
I will miss you Uncle Karl I loved you very much .