Carl Blitz

Blitz, Carl William - Age 90, of Fenton, died May 5, 2021. No public services will be held. Private interment at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Homes,  Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Carl was born January 31, 1931 in Williamsport, PA, the son of Valentine Carl and Florence A. (Schurer) Blitz. Carl was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Williamsport, PA and the University of Detroit Mercy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Carl married Faith Cosner on June 27, 1952 in Detroit; she preceded him in death on April 22, 2013. He retired from Excello in 1991. Carl loved anything to do with the outdoors. He was a member of the American Legion #235 in Brighton, and a past Mason with Lodge #165 in Milford, and past VFW member. Surviving are: three children, Carl W. (Kathy) Blitz of Fenton, William (Lori) Blitz of Escanaba, MI, Susan (Matthew) Schwope of Lincoln, MI; grandchildren, Melissa (Tommy) Camalier, Carl W. (Alexis) Blitz Jr., Emily (Sean) Cogburn, Madilyn (Art) Meadows; great-grandchildren, Caleb, Paxton, Tommy, Ella, Carl W. IV, Everleigh; and one sister. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, granddaughter Valerie Blitz; a sister, and two brothers. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.