Karl H. Duchemin

Born on September 13, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Karl was the son of John and Lois Duchemin. He began working on the family farm at a young age and proudly learned to drive a tractor by the age of eight. He attended a one-room schoolhouse before graduating from Williamsburg High School in 1949.

In 1951, Karl enlisted in the United States Air Force. During his service, he earned a certification in Airplane Mechanics and Hydraulics from the California Flyers School of Aeronautics. He served honorably during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars and was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal.

While stationed in the Air Force, Karl met Carolyn Hammond. They married in 1953 and had three children: Denice, Karl Jr., and Kim. His military career took him to Illinois, Georgia, Tokyo, California, Arkansas, Louisiana, and ultimately San Antonio, Texas. After 20 years of service, Karl retired in 1971 with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant, having served as a Training Instructor. After retiring he met and married his 2nd wife, Mozelle.

Following his military retirement, Karl began a second career with Mr. M Convenience Stores as an Assistant General Manager. He later joined Reddy Ice Corporation, where he managed delivery operations and safety programs. He eventually retired again to enjoy his well-earned leisure years.

Karl had a passion for square dancing, gardening, golfing at the driving range, and painting. In his younger years, he served as a basketball referee and a baseball umpire. He often reminisced about officiating games for the Harlem Globetrotters, which sparked his lifelong love for basketball—especially the San Antonio Spurs.

A man of deep faith, Karl loved singing hymns and continued to do so until his final days.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lois; his stepfather, Rev. Printis Spear; his brother, Milton; his sister, Marjorie; his first wife, Carolyn; and his second wife, Mozelle.

Karl is survived by his children: Denice Miller (Marc), Karl Duchemin Jr. (Rosie), and Kim Dietrich (Brian); his grandchildren: Allyson Duchemin, Matthew Duchemin (Kate), Nicholas Duchemin (Christina), Katie Miller, Audrey Miller, and Kayla Diaz (Steven); and his great-grandchildren: Tayae, Cameron, Annie, and Kenzie.

He is also survived by his stepchildren: Bonnie McCulley (Randy), Daniel Jackson, and Elizabeth Jackson-Gonzales (Felipe); his step-grandchildren: Jonathan McCulley (Crystal), Mary McCulley, David McCulley (Stephanie), Joseph McCulley, and Catherine McCulley; and his step-great-grandchildren: Maggie and William.

Pallbearers will be Brian Dietrich, Matthew Duchemin, Nicholas Duchemin, Allyson Duchemin, Katie Miller, and Audrey Miller.

Funeral Services will be held on:

Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Sunset Northwest Funeral Home 6321 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, TX 78238

· Visitation: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

· Chapel Service: 12:00 PM

· Military Honors to follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association – San Antonio and South Texas Chapter.

The family of Karl Duchemin extends heartfelt thanks to all those who cared for him over the past two and a half years: Brooke, Laura, Sage, Fernando, Kim, Leandra, Kat, Blandina, Alex, Cassidy, Kimmesha, Jessica, Warquetta, Christina, Ian, Swats, Anacita, Iris, Marnie, Jerald, Jenn, Star, Brett, Stephanie, Heather, Debbie, Patricia, Lydia, Shamika, Janet, and the VA.