Donald J. Karl

KARL- Donald J. of East Aurora, NY. June 1, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Annette (nee Meyer); loving father of Renee (Ken) Herr, Brenda Karl, Linette (late Victor) Landa, Donald (Juni) and Ted (Sherry); cherished grandfather of Megan (Mike Feldman) Herr, Emily (Kevin) Kearns, Libby (Dan Azzinaro) Herr, Andrew Sterrett, Aus Asiyo, Lovina Asiyo, Sammi and Vicky Karl; great-grandfather of Madi and Joey Feldman, Benson and Dylan Kearns; adored brother of Dorothy (Albert) Smith and predeceased by Sr. Marion Karl, OSF, Rita (Irv) Hess, Norbert (Marge) Karl and Vera (Robert) Hunold; brother-in-law of the late Paul (Dolores) Meyer, Marie (late Frank) Burkhardt and James (Lorraine) Meyer; dear friend of the late Jane Crowe; survived by many nieces, nephews and friends of East Aurora Senior Center and Canterbury Woods. Don proudly served in the National Guard and was a journeyman for Ferguson Electric and GM Corp. Don was an avid tennis player, ping pong and pickleball player and card shark. His humor and presence will be missed by all. Family will be present Friday, June 9th 4-8 PM at DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday 10 AM at Our Lady Help of Christians, 4125 Union Rd., Cheektowaga. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Town of Aurora Senior Center, 101 King St., East Aurora.