Carl Haakon Graupe died peacefully in the loving arms of his cherished wife Cornelia on May 22nd at 10:46 p.m. at the Pasqua Hospital. This was just one day after their 17th Wedding Anniversary. Carl battled with many health issues during his life, including COPD. His lungs and heart failed at the end.
Carl was the oldest of four in the Graupe family, born in Bracebridge, Ontario. The family then moved to the Hagen/Birch Hills area where Carl grew up.
Carl is predeceased by his parents Sigmund and Ragna Graupe, his youngest brother Dwight, numerous aunts, uncles and in-laws.
Family and friends left to mourn and miss Carl’s warmth are: the love of his life, his wife Cornelia; son Craig (Pam); daughter Carleen (Darcy); brother Loren (Shirley); sister Elaine; three beautiful granddaughters Taylor, Jessica, Danielle and one great granddaughter Diamond, and several nieces and nephews. Carl was very proud of his granddaughters and great granddaughter. Carl’s passing is also mourned by his friends and relatives across the ocean in Norway (the Ekre families) and in Germany (the Siedenstein families). Last but not least, his best friend ever Allan Hingston, who is now residing in Ukraine with his wife Tanya.
Carl started his career first in the banking system, then building many houses in North Battleford. After he achieved his certificate as Interprovincial Journeyman Carpenter, Carl established his own business Instaltec here in Regina. Over his carpentry years, Carl installed “tons” of windows and doors of many shapes and sizes in homes of Regina and area. He did this with extreme precision and great care. While working on any installations, somehow Carl always managed to strike up interesting conversations that over the years led to many friendships.
As an ardent “armchair” sports fan, Carl never missed a football game especially with our Riders in it or curling championships and golf tournaments. As a matter of fact, he even instilled a passion for curling that now his wife shares. Carl and Cornelia were also both active members of the Scandinavian Club of Regina for many years before Carl’s health deteriorated.
Carl and Cornelia traveled to visit Carl’s relatives in Norway and Cornelia’s family and relatives in Germany many times. Carl was very proud of his Norwegian heritage, especially his middle name Haakon, who at the time of Carl’s birth was King Haakon VII of Norway. In addition to his Norwegian roots, Carl has also become an honorary citizen in the small village of Bruen (Cologne area) where Cornelia was born. Both enjoyed their time share in Las Vegas, where many dear friends were made, and taking in the phenomenal sights of the Grand Canyon and Mount Rushmore. Carl loved history and always had to read about everything in detail along the way.
Knowledge and education were very important to Carl. He always encouraged his wife to continue her passion for teaching and he supported her in her professional career and educational advancement. Up until recently when his health was beginning to fail, Carl loved to participate in the school functions and activities of his wife’s school at Luther. His favorite was always the magic of the Candlelight Performance at Christmas.
A sincere thank you to the wonderful staff at the Pasqua Hospital in Ward 4A and to Dr. Bains for their tender loving care and gentleness.
Honoring Carl’s wish is to have a Celebration of Life at a later date when hopefully the Covid restrictions will be eased so his family from California, British Columbia and Hagen, Sk. will be able to attend. More specifics to be announced at a later date.
………till we meet again, my beloved Carl……….
Anyone wishing to do so can make a donation in Carl’s name to the charity of their choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Victoria Avenue Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 2080 East Victoria Ave., Regina.
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