Carl G. Sangals
1930 - 2015
Obituary
Carl G. Sangals, retired CSM (US Army
Reserve) passed away March 10, 2015 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice
in Wichita, Kansas.
He was born on May 5, 1930 In
Moundridge KS to Gustav and Margaret Sangals. He graduated from
Newton High School in 1947 and he went to work as a carpenter for
Walt Broadhagen Construction. He joined the US Army in 1951 where he
earned the Korean Service Medal. Upon his discharge, he rejoined
Broadhagen until 1971, when he took a position with the United States
Army Reserve. He retired in July of 1993 as a Facilities Specialist
for the Engineering Division of the 89th ARCOM.
Carl was very active in the US Army
Reserves and retired as a Command Sergeant. He served with Generals
Sutton and Shierke. He was active in the Newton Bowling Association,
serving as secretary for many years. He enjoyed playing cards and
spending time with family and friends. Carl was very talented when it
came to crafts or projects of any kind especially those involving
painting or working with his Shopsmith.
Carl married Colletta Kenagy on
December 6, 1953. They were married for over 56 years until her
passing in February of 2010.
Carl was preceded in death by his
parents, Gustav and Margaret, brothers, Erwin (Dorothy) Sangals,
William Sangals, and sister, Margaret (Gene) Miles
He is survived by his daughter Cindy
(Brad) Seitz of Overland Park, Kansas and his son Craig (Kristin)
Sangals of El Dorado, Kansas, four grandchildren - Kyle Seitz, Katie
Seitz, Zach Sangals, and Caden Sangals. He is also survived by his
Brother-in-law Gary (Sharon) Kenagy of Topeka, Kansas, sister-in-law
Norma (Jim) Fischer of Ft. Collins, Colorado and several nieces and
nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday March 12,
2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home in Newton,
KS. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday March 13, 2015 at Broadway
Colonial Funeral Home with Denny Bell officiating. Burial will follow
at Mound Township cemetery in Moundridge KS with military honors.
