Karl Wlaschin

Karl Wlaschin, age 81, died Friday, March 24, 2023, at Bryan West LGH in Lincoln, from injuries sustained in a car accident.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 2023, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Tarnov. Visitation is 5:00-7:00 Wednesday at McKown Funeral Home. Interment with Military honors by The American Legion Hartman Post #84 Honor Guard is in St. Anthony Cemetery near Tarnov.

Karl J. Wlaschin was born June 2, 1941, in Fort Dodge, Iowa Ambrose and Helen (Homan) Wlaschin. He grew up in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska and graduated from Cedar Rapids High School. Karl joined the United States Army where he was deployed to Vietnam. After serving in the Army, Karl began working as an auto mechanic. On November 8, 1969, he was united in marriage to JoAnn Krings at St. Michaels in Tarnov. Karl managed the wastewater treatment plant for the City of Columbus for over 40 years. He enjoyed animals, fishing, and tinkering with things outside. Karl also enjoyed spending time with family, especially with his grandkids.

He is survived by:
Wife: JoAnn Wlaschin of Columbus
Son: Jesse Wlaschin of Columbus
Grandson: Aden Wlaschin
Daughter: Sheila (Jeremy) Hoessel of Holt, Missouri
Grandsons: Jordan & Cody Hoessel
Granddaughter: Lily Hoessel
Mother-in-Law: Marie Krings of Columbus
Brothers: John (Mary Kay) and Ed (Pat) Wlaschin
Sister: Emma (Bill) Loeffler

He is preceded in death by:
His parents
Son: Craig
Father-in-Law: Emil Krings