Obituaries
Carl T. Wilson, 72
March 06, 2020
Carl T. Wilson, 72, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on Friday, March 6, 2020.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Russell H. and Jennie V. Barlow Wilson.
Carl had worked at the Schenke Tool Company in Paradise for many years. Prior to this, he had worked at several auto body shops in the Lancaster area.
A decorated US Army veteran of Vietnam War, Carl had served as a SP4 in the 82nd Airborne as a light weapons infantryman and M60 machine gunner. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal for extraordinary valor in combat and the Army Commendation Medal.
Carl always had a nice garden and enjoyed being outdoors. He was a talented carpenter, enjoyed going to yard sales and spending time with family and friends.
Carl is survived by his sisters: Sue married to Reynold Schenke of Paradise and Patricia married to Donald Hess of Quarryville, his 4 nieces and nephews, and 8 great nieces and nephews.
There will be a private memorial service with military honors at Riverview Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Carl’s memory to PA Wounded Warriors Inc., 1117 Country Club Rd., Camp Hill, PA 17011.
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Condolences to the Family
March 25, 2020
Dear Sue & Pat, I was so sorry to hear of Carl’s passing but wasn’t surprised because you told me on your Christmas card he wasn’t doing well. I love the picture of his smiling face. He was s good soldier having been awarded the Silver Star Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. I wish we could have lived closed to you all and have visited more as cousins! Love, Jo Evelyn Eggers
March 20, 2020
Dear Sue and Pat, Condolences from the Kohler Family (Julie (mom) Cindi and Beth from Plymouth Avenue. We have so many fond memories of growing up on Plymouth Avenue. We are thing of you and your families at this difficult time.
Beth Kohler
March 19, 2020
My condolences to the family. If my parents were still alive they would certainly want to remember Carl & express their sadness to the family & friends. Carl worked for Mom & Dad at East End Body Shop and he was a family friend for many years. He did a lot with my brother Larry while at L-S. Many memories but remember his smile. RIP. Janice (Hufford) Swisher
March 18, 2020
Iam sure Carl and i got out of LS in 1965. i didnt know him very well. but from what i remember, he seemed to be always smiling as though he hadnt a care in the world. my brother rick, class of 68 was also a army vet serving as a MP in Nam at an air base. he died in 2016 from agent orange! a year before he died he said ” bobby, when you see a service man thank them for their service” carl i salute you and thanks…
robert a danz
March 17, 2020
Pat Wilson & family,I am so sorry to hear about carls passing. He was a good friend of mine for years. We were pack rat’s. we collected everything. I used to check in on him. I Salute Him. I was a vietnam veteran also, God Bless Him. He’s in a better place now. God Bless You all. Sincerely Ted Spadea.
