Carl Hartl, 87, of Cando, ND, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012 at his home under the loving care of his family and Mercy Hospice.

Carl Hartl was born October 3, 1924 at Cando, ND to Mike and Theresa (Becker) Hartl.   He was raised and attended school in Coolin Township.  Carl worked with his dad on the farm until he was drafted into the US Army during World War II.  After his discharge in 1946, he returned to Cando and started farming in Maza Township.  Carl and Betty Dix were united in marriage on October 1, 1948 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cando, ND.  Carl farmed for forty years and retired in 1987.  He continued raising cattle until 1994 when flooding forced him to quit.   Carl was a lifelong member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Carl is survived by his wife of sixty-three years: Betty Hartl of Cando, ND; sons: Ron (Sheila) Hartl of Dickinson, ND, and Chuck (Karen) Hartl of Cando, ND;  five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; sisters: Ann Olsen and Hilda DeArton of Cando, ND; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Mike; and sisters: Irene Westmiller, Geraldine Hendrickson, Agnes Reid, Emelia Mattern, and her twin Teresa Peyerl.

VISITATION: Sunday, April 29, 2012 2-4:00 pm at Dunnigan-Dix Funeral Home of Cando, ND.

VIGIL SERVICE:  4:00 pm Sunday, April 29, 2012, at the Dunnigan-Dix Funeral Home of Cando, ND.

SERVICES: 10:30 am Monday, April 30, 2012 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Cando, ND. Visitation on Monday will be for one hour prior to the services at the church.

INTERMENT: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Cando, ND.

Pallbearers: Darin Hartl, Ryan Hartl, Justin Hartl, Derek Hartl, Jim Olsen and Richard DeArton.

Honorary Bearer: Tara Buck Elk


Condolences:

He was bound to the land from the day of his birth His roots anchored deep in the fertile earth Nurtured, sustained, by the soil he grew And his life, like his furrows, ran straight and true.

That one phrase of a poem describes Carl. He was a gentleman in the truest sense of the word; his His humor, kindness, & love of family & land will always be remembered by those of us who knew him. A life well-lived doesn't end any more than music ends; it echoes through time with whispers of beauty and grace. If we listen, we can hear the encore with our hearts, for the song plays on, just as love lives on. Wishing you peace & comfort at this time of loss.

Heartfelt sympathy,

Ginny Botz-Taylor



Betty and family we are sorry for loss. You are  and will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick and Kristi Weyrauch