age 80, passed away suddenly at home Monday, May 21, 2018. Beloved husband of Kathleen (née Freeborn) for 59 wonderful years. Loving father of Bryan (Colleen), Daniel (Virginia), Kathleen Riggs (Eric). Grandfather to Adam Grady (Andrea), Allison Douvis (Alex) Alexander (Courtney), Chrisse (Dustin), Victoria, Abigail Savarino and Anthony Savarino. Great grandfather to Avery, John, Gavin, Thomas, and Athena. Karl retired from the City of North Olmsted, served his country in the National Guard, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and worked for the Cleveland newspapers as a stereotyper. Karl enjoyed playing the piano, dancing, always had a joke to share and loved spending time with family and friends and will be missed by all that knew him. Friends may call Friday June 1st from 4-8 pm at the Corrigan Craciun Funeral Home, 20820 Lorain Rd Fairview Park. Prayer service at the funeral home Saturday June 2nd at 9am followed by a procession to a Mass of Christian burial at 10am at St Mary of the Falls at 25615 Bagley Road, Olmsted Falls. Private internment.