About This Memory Space
This page was created for Carl Lawrence Schloot's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Carl Lawrence Schloot's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
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Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Carl Lawrence Schloot. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Carl Lawrence Schloot crafted a life rich with unwavering family bonds, spirited fandom for Indianapolis sports, and a knack for lighthearted dad jokes that brought smiles to all around him. His passion for connection and celebration defined a journey from Midwest roots to decades of dedicated service and joyful retirement.
Born in the heart of Indianapolis at Methodist Hospital, Carl's early years unfolded in Muncie, Indiana, where he navigated high school at Selma before his family relocated to Dallas, Texas, for his final year, graduating from WT White High School. At Butler University, he not only pursued his studies but also formed a lifelong romance with Kathie Marie Warren, alongside his involvement in Alpha Phi Omega. A devoted enthusiast of the Indianapolis 500 since 1969, he immersed himself in the month's festivities annually, while he and Kathie became steadfast supporters of the Indianapolis Colts as 41-year season ticket holders, cherishing the unforgettable Super Bowl victory in Miami amid pouring rain.
For an remarkable 54 years, Carl served as a Linehaul Supervisor at Yellow Freight System, forging deep ties with his work colleagues until the company's closure prompted his retirement. He thrived in this role, building a professional family he genuinely cherished, and transitioned into retirement with contentment, savoring the newfound freedom while holding fond memories of daily camaraderie.
Family & Loved Ones
Central to Carl's world were the everyday adventures with his family, from coaching his children in church sports leagues to creating traditions around their passions—softball, soccer, and baton twirling for daughter Kirsten, and baseball, basketball, soccer, and taekwondo for son Lance. After 56 years of marriage to Kathie Marie, their home remained a hub of warmth, now enriched by daughter-in-law Dawn, son-in-love Tom Hall, grandchildren Lauren, Alex, and Natalie, sister Gretchen Gane, sister-in-law Jane A. Schloot, and a circle of three nieces and two nephews. Preceded by parents Elmer G. and Ethel Jean, along with brothers John D. and Allan Frederick (Fred), Carl's relational world pulsed with steady support and shared triumphs.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from acquaintances and kin alike illuminate Carl's reputation as a pillar of humor and loyalty, with recurring nods to his infectious enthusiasm for Colts games and the Indy 500 that rallied communities in celebration.