Carl “Woody” Herman Wood, 92, of Ephrata, passed away with his family at his side on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019.
He was born on Sept. 11, 1927, in Jonestown, to the late Lillian (Tobias) and Carl Wood.
Carl enlisted in the United States Army in 1955, earning a Good Conduct Medal and was honorably discharged in 1957.
He was united in marriage to Yvonne Smitherman on July 20, 1956, in Elkton, Md.
He was employed as a mechanic working on trucks for Clark Company. Carl took joy in playing his harmonica and wood working, he carved trains, cars, and toys. He was a lifelong Penn State and Philadelphia Flyers fan. Carl enjoyed taking trips to Nevada for elk hunting. He was a happy person with a boisterous laugh.
Carl is survived by granddaughter: Lauren (Chris) Englebert of Menasha, Wisc.; grandson: Curt Lindelow of Greenville, S.C.; son-in-law: David Lindelow of Charleston, S.C.; and two great-grandchildren: Conor and Grace Englebert.
He was preceded in death by his daughter: Rebecca Jean Lindelow; wife: Yvonne “Dolly” Wood; and his siblings.
In accordance with Carl’s wishes, he will be brought home to Lebanon County to rest in peace with his wife. A memorial will be hosted once he is home. Burial will take place in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
Memorial contributions may be considered to Park View Health Center, Oshkosh, Wisc.
Arrangements by Wichmann-Fargo Funeral Home, Appleton, Wisc. Condolences may be shared at wichmannfuneralhomes.com.
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