Uncle Carl,


Although we didn’t get a chance to see one another a lot when I was coming up……I have fond memories of you.
I remember that you were the most sociable/outgoing of all the three brothers.
There isn’t a person around that upon meeting you, wouldn’t form a smile.
Your heart, spirit and personality was absolutely contagious.
You were such a huge blessing to your brother(Uncle Dave).
I’m glad all three of you are now spending time in that wonderful place, where you’re free of hurt and pain.
You now have your beautiful golden wings.
Fly freely and rest in happiness and peace.
Love you Uncle Carl.

I can’t think of Carl without smiling, I met him in the summer of 1980, he and another man from NACCO picked me up at DFW in his “land barge”, a 1970’s 4 door large sedan.  On the way from the airport, while driving, on LBJ freeway, he turned completely around in his seat to face me while talking!!  I was horrified!  That was the beginning of a 45 year bromance!  Luv u Carl and God bless everyone you left behind.

My heart is very heavy, but what brings me Peace, is to know that Heaven only knows serenity. All of the family that welcomed you into this World now welcomes you into the next. Keep smiling, keep dancing, until we all meet again.

I was so saddened to hear about the passing of my very good friend Carl. I will always remember him as a kind soul who always had something positive to say to lift our spirits. He offered me his time whenever I needed it and gave me valuable personal and professional advice. He was always patient, understanding, and selfless. I will miss receiving his messages and hearing his laugther. I love Carl deeply and will always be grateful for the amazing friend he was to me. He will always be in my heart and prayers.

It's still hard to believe and understand that You left... You Will always be in our heart!  We'll miss you forever, you were a great uncle and friend. 
Now You are in peace and watching and taking care of all of us... 
Thank you for so much!

I thank God every day for having met you. Thousands of miles separated us, and yet, destiny made you a big part of my life. You gave me good advice and taught me many things. You loved talking about your country and how much you adored its culture. You loved samba, and you would wear Aunt Coca's hair caps to play more of her pranks. You would invite me to watch movies at the most unusual times and would show up at my window by surprise to talk about everything, even the machine revolution. It was Cerleto's Bar... and how I liked that different way of calling my nickname. The Thanksgiving lunches and Uncle Carl's burger barbecues. Christmases are no longer the same, and now I won't have anyone to share my favorite Christmas songs with. "Baby, it's cold outside," he always sang.
I would say on WhatsApp: "You can always send your videos" and the best ones were when he showed his little house with Aunt Coca. "Hey, get your visa and come here soon! I miss you" was his constant request in our conversations. And we always talked, until his last days, with my "Good Morning, Uncle!" being the last words to him, which ended up without a response.

I love you, Uncle Carl. You were my best friend and like a father to me. 🖤

Thank you for everything. Your words of comfort echo in my head.

I was so sad to hear about tio Carl's passing. Such a kind and fun person. You are all in my thoughts.

Meus sentimentos a família e amigos 🤝 Grande Carl! Homem íntegro e trabalhador, um exemplo de ser humano! Ótimo colega de trabalho e grande amigo! Saudade eterna! Descanse em paz! Agora você está aos cuidados do Grande Arquiteto do Universo! Forte abraço 👊

So sorry to hear of Carl's passing.  He was a great friend that I have known for over 20 years.  Always had a smile and a warm welcome whenever we got together.  

We loved getting to know his wife Coca and had the opportunity to take her and Carl to her first baseball game in the U.S.  She even got a baseball thrown to her from a player! They made a great couple.

I will miss my good friend Carl greatly.  We were both big sports fans and kept up with our favorite teams often by texting and calling. I will remember him every time I watch a Michigan/Michigan State/Detroit Tiger game.  

Looking forward to seeing you again in the future my friend......

David and Becky Chamberlain

Thanks for everything you did for me, always helping me with English. I will be forever grateful, and gonna miss you a lot. As you loved Snoopy (and me too), I am sure you will meet Charles Schulz there, so tell him we used to spend good times reading and studying his strips! Till we meet again, friend!

My friend is resting easy, after long days of tough moments in a hospital bed. He was so full of life. His warmth and kindness touched all of us. His soul is lighting up heaven with joy and love. My deepest condolences during this difficult time. Voninio,  from Palmas, To, Brasil.

I'll always remember that afternoon when you cooked burgers for us. I'm not really your niece but you're always uncle Carl. I hope you're in a good place in peace 🩷

OBITUARY

Carl Peter Venzke

3 October, 1947 – 22 May, 2025

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

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