Karl Frederick Carter, 86 of Carlinville, Illinois passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 6, 2022, at Carlinville Area Hospital.

Karl was born April 6, 1936, in Carlinville, IL, a son of Harold C. (Pat) and Reah Thelma (Chapman) Carter.

Karl graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1954.

He married Mary Ann Casey, September 2, 1955 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Karl worked for the State of Illinois as a Computer Systems Analyst in Springfield, IL for over 30 years. He was a member of Ss Mary and Joseph Catholic Church, Carlinville Elk's Lodge #1412, Knights of Columbus,

and the NRA. Karl and Mary Ann spent their lifetime taking care of Mike and seeing that he had a normal lifestyle.

Karl was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann in 2005, parents, son, Pat Carter, four brothers and two sisters.

Visitation will be held Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 10:00 to 11:00am at Ss Mary and Joseph Catholic Church in Carlinville.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 10, 2022 at the church with Deacon Dennis Baker presiding.

Burial will follow in New Calvary Cemetery.

Karl is survived by his sons, David (Julie) Carter of Carlinville, IL and Mike Carter of Carlinville, IL, grandchildren, Josh (Sarah) Carter of Cape Girardeau, MO, Matt (Katie) Carter of Cape Girardeau, MO, Sami (Zach) Sirbaugh of Moweaqua, IL, Sean Carter of Hammond, IL, daughter-in-law, Amy (Les Cook) Carter of Hammond, IL, step-grandchildren, Alicia (Josh) Gilbert and Ben (Alex) Breazeale of Decatur, IL and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Carlinville Estates 1221 South Plum Street Carlinville, IL.