Carl A. "Corky" Pelton's Obituary
Carl A. "Corky" Pelton, age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake, Ohio. Born on August 9, 1949, in Lodi, Ohio, Carl was the beloved son of the late Paul and Charlotte (née DeJean) Pelton. He graduated from Brookside High School in 1967 and went on to serve his country honorably as a United States Army Veteran during the Vietnam War.
After his service, Carl pursued his passion for engineering, earning an Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lorain County Community College. His professional life was marked by dedication and hard work, culminating in his retirement from Gradel Geo Company in Toledo in 2022.
A man with a passion for flying, Carl proudly held a helicopter pilot's license, and he was known for his warm and welcoming personality, never meeting a stranger. His love for his wife, family, and friends was a central part of his life. Carl could often be found tinkering in his workshop, where he applied his mechanical skills to a variety of projects, always eager to create and fix things with his hands.
Carl is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Teresa (née Falbo) Pelton, along with many cherished family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte, in 1957, and his father, Paul, in 1987.
Family and friends are invited to gather and pay their respects on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amherst. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 30, at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral center, followed by interment at Pittsfield Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made in Carl's memory to the Oasis Animal Shelter, 44881 US 20, Oberlin, OH 44074.
Carl "Corky" Pelton will be remembered for his strong work ethic, love of flying, and unwavering devotion to those he held dear. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved
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