Carl has been living in Collegeville, Pa for the last 39 years, formerly of Norristown, Pa He was a member of Trinity Reformed Church of Collegeville, Pa He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, where he recieved the National Defense Service Medal and was honored with the Expert Rifle Badge and the Marksman Badge Carl had worked a a machinist with Philadelphia Gear Corp of King of Prussia, Pa for 23 years , then with Superior Tube Company of Collegeville, Pa for 10 years before he retired He enjoyed Fishing, watching NASCAR and riding his motorcycle