Carl Fred Erdmann, age 68, passed away Saturday August 3 at home after a short bout with Cancer.  He was born December 1, 1955 to Fred and Violet Erdmann in St. Cloud, MN.  Carl grew up in St. Cloud and moved to Cold Spring at a young age.  He graduated from ROCORI High School in 1974.

Carl married Paula Imholte on December 16, 1977.   They had two children, Michelle (Erdmann) Gertken and Eric Erdmann.  Carl worked in road construction, the granite sheds, as a forklift operator and finally as an auto glass installer for 35 years for Central Glass/Iowa Glass/Safelite.

Carl is survived by his wife, Paula; Daughter Michelle (Mathew) Gertken; Son Eric (LeeAnn) Erdmann; Grandchildren; Ashley Zabinski, Zach Zabinski, Makayla Gertken, Melanie Gertken, Travis Gertken, Gavin Athmann, Cal Athmann, Ava Erdmann, Eli Erdmann; Great Grandchild; William Zabinski; Siblings; Violet Ann Everts, Ed Erdmann, Vern (Bonnie) Erdmann, and Randy (April) Erdmann.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday September 14 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Chet Goenner Pavillion in Goenner Park, 7684 1st Ave W, Clear Lake, MN 55319.  Bring some good memories to share of Carl.  We will have people share memories to the group starting at 2:30 pm.

A special thank you to Centra Care Hospice for the care Carl received.