(From Weng Funeral Chapel)Carroll T. Fitchpatrick was brought home to be with the Lord surrounded by loved ones August 16th, 2022. He was born to Lena and Earl Fitchpatrick in Jasper, MO on October 23rd, 1930. He was 91.
Carroll always talked about fond memories of growing up on a farm as a kid and his large family. Being the eldest of eight siblings, he sometimes carried quite a bit of responsibility, but he didn’t mind one bit.
He and his siblings always talked about being poor growing up yet were rich in other ways because they had each other, love in their home and a Mom and Dad that gave them a good home. This is where he received his beautiful spirit from and would help anyone he came across that needed it.
He graduated from Golden City High school in 1949. In November 1950, Carroll entered the United States Navy. He served on the U.S.S. Titania and the U.S.S. Consolation supply and POW ships during The Korean War. While serving he earned the Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal (Three Star), National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal before honorably discharging August 17th, 1954. The military is where he learned his trade and mechanics for stationary engineer and boiler room operator, that he later would utilize as he continued his government service.
Many years later after Carroll left the military he began working for Lawn Boy. One evening while he was on a church hayride with his brother and sister he met his future bride, Louella Warner. He married Louella on October 2nd, 1960 in Kenoma, Missouri and were married for over 61 years.
In 1967, Carroll began working for the Government Services Administration in the Federal Building in St. Louis, MO. After working for 10 years he transferred to the Frank Carlson Federal Building in Topeka, KS in 1977. Years later he transferred to the Veteran’s Administration where he worked in the Power Plant. He retired in 2000, with over 38 years of Government Service.
Carroll loved to fish, boat and camp with his family. Him and Louella took month long trips in their RV to Colorado in the summers and would stay at RV campsites around Estes Park. He always had jokes to tell people to make them laugh and would get so excited to tell them. He never knew a stranger and could start a conversation with anyone. He also liked to watch Royals baseball and his favorite tractor shows on TV. In the summer he had a few garden patches where he grew green beans, tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers and onions. He was a farmer at heart.
Survivors include his wife of over 61 years Louella (Warn er), daughter Amy, son Brad (Deb), daughter Cindy, grandson Kurtis, granddaughter Katie (Will) and his 1st great granddaughter coming in January. Brother Clifford (Nita), sister Delores. And many other loved long distance family members.
Visitation will be Friday, August 19th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Weng Funeral Chapel, 605 South Main, Jasper, MO. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, August 20th, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be immediately following at Mitchell Cemetery in Jasper, MO. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Carroll’s name to Helping Hands Humane Society of Topeka, 5721 SW 21st St. Topeka, KS 66614, www.hhhstopeka.org or to The Dementia Society of America atwww.dementiasociety.org.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Weng Funeral Chapel. Online condolences can be made at Weng Funeral Chapel.com.
He graduated from Golden City High school in 1949. In November 1950, Carroll entered the United States Navy. He served on the U.S.S. Titania and the U.S.S. Consolation supply and POW ships during The Korean War. While serving he earned the Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal (Three Star), National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal before honorably discharging August 17th, 1954. The military is where he learned his trade and mechanics for stationary engineer and boiler room operator, that he later would utilize as he continued his government service.
Many years later after Carroll left the military he began working for Lawn Boy. One evening while he was on a church hayride with his brother and sister he met his future bride, Louella Warner. He married Louella on October 2nd, 1960 in Kenoma, Missouri and were married for over 61 years.
In 1967, Carroll began working for the Government Services Administration in the Federal Building in St. Louis, MO. After working for 10 years he transferred to the Frank Carlson Federal Building in Topeka, KS in 1977. Years later he transferred to the Veteran’s Administration where he worked in the Power Plant. He retired in 2000, with over 38 years of Government Service.
Carroll loved to fish, boat and camp with his family. Him and Louella took month long trips in their RV to Colorado in the summers and would stay at RV campsites around Estes Park. He always had jokes to tell people to make them laugh and would get so excited to tell them. He never knew a stranger and could start a conversation with anyone. He also liked to watch Royals baseball and his favorite tractor shows on TV. In the summer he had a few garden patches where he grew green beans, tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers and onions. He was a farmer at heart.
Survivors include his wife of over 61 years Louella (Warn er), daughter Amy, son Brad (Deb), daughter Cindy, grandson Kurtis, granddaughter Katie (Will) and his 1st great granddaughter coming in January. Brother Clifford (Nita), sister Delores. And many other loved long distance family members.
Visitation will be Friday, August 19th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Weng Funeral Chapel, 605 South Main, Jasper, MO. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, August 20th, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be immediately following at Mitchell Cemetery in Jasper, MO. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Carroll’s name to Helping Hands Humane Society of Topeka, 5721 SW 21st St. Topeka, KS 66614, www.hhhstopeka.org or to The Dementia Society of America atwww.dementiasociety.org.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Weng Funeral Chapel. Online condolences can be made at Weng Funeral Chapel.com.
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