Beloved husband of Dorothy "Dottie" Purkiser (Nee Cart). Loving father of Rita Purkiser and the late Carla Fontova and Tom Purkiser. Dear brother of Shirley Gredig, Gladys Purkiser, Alma Fink, and Kenny Purkiser. Devoted Grandfather of Nicholas Fontova, Luke Fontova, and the late Tom Fontova. Served proudly in the United States Navy Family request that memorial contributions in memory of Carl be directed to the Salvation Army Hurricane Relief Fund.