Carl WuestCamarillo, CACarl Wuest died peacefully at home on May 9, 2017. Carl was born on November 4, 1929 to George and Amelia Wuest in Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended Xavier University, joined the U.S. Navy in 1948, and became an officer and a pilot, and served his country proudly for 28 years. In 1955 he married Wilma Rose Wolfer. Shortly after their marriage, Carl was stationed at Barber's Point on Oahu where they started their family, and he continued his military career until he retired in 1976 as a Commander. At that time the family moved to Camarillo, California. Carl went back to school and got his MBA. He worked at the Pleasant Valley School District and was an independent tax preparer for many years. More recently Carl was a long time volunteer with the Camarillo Health Care District which he enjoyed very much. He and Wilma loved time at home but also did a lot of traveling. Many times their children and grandchildren got to go with them or meet up with them on their travels. Prague was a particularly favorite place that Carl and Wilma visited for several weeks at a time for many years, and where they could revel in their love of opera.Carl was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings George, Billy and Millie. Carl is survived by his wife of 61 years, Wilma; his children Ann (Robert Powell), Carla (Blake Bomben), Karen (Roy Wallin), Paul (Sharon), Joan (Ray Foster), and Kurt (Julie); his grandchildren Ray Jr, Lynn (Tim), Carl (Aubrie), Leann (Matt), Hannah, David, Lindsay, John (Haley), Rachel, Kyle, Ryan, and Daniel; his great grandchildren Ginny, Ansleigh, Bran, Vivian, Brady and Cody; sisters- and brothers-in-law, cousins and many nieces and nephews. His family was the most important thing to him in the world.The family appreciated all the loving care from the Buena Vista Hospice team.A memorial Mass will be held on May 26 at 10:00 am at Saint Mary Magdalen church at 25 N Las Posas Rd. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his name to the Sisters of Saint Francis Oldenburg, P. O. Box 100, Oldenburg, IN 47036.
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