Carle Dahlstedt passed away on September 2nd, 2014. Carle was born on June 2nd, 1934 in Loup City, Nebraska.
Carle was predeceased by his parents, Carl and Lucille, as well as his brothers Fritz, Ralph, and Don. He is survived by his wife Arleen, his sons Kevin, Kent, and Keith, and his siblings, Alice, Lee Ray, and Ann as well as his daughter's in law Sandy Dahlstedt, and Lisa Brill. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Breezy Caldwell, JP Rucks, Jenifer Hansen, David Harkins, Eryn Dahlstedt, and Christina Nuss-Brill and his great-grandchildren Autumn Caldwell, Akira Hansen, Eoghan Walker, Emily Rucks, Andrew Rucks, and Maddy Rucks.
After living in Nebraska and Kansas, Carle was able to realize his dream of owning his own business and moving to Colorado Springs in 1970. His love for the city started in High School during a high school trip, and was strong up until his death. Carle became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) early in his career and served in that capacity throughout his working life. Working with numbers was always a passion and a great sense of satisfaction for him.
Joining the National Guard in Nebraska while still young, Carle was able to work his way up the enlisted ranks and eventually worked his way into Officer's Training School allowing him to become an officer. Starting in armor (tanks) he eventually moved into artillery in large part due to the mathematical challenges associated with that discipline. As he progressed up the ladder as an officer he moved into roles that specialized in logistics and often served as S4 (Logistics) for the command staff. After 33 years in the Guard and Army Reserves he retired as a colonel. Carle and his eldest son shared an interest in Military History and they spent many hours talking not only of general historical events but also his specific experiences in the service. His service to his country in this capacity was truly one of his proudest achievements and served to provide him many of his fondest memories.
Carle was active in the community by acting as scoutmaster, church council-member, coaching, and participating in Kiwanis. He loved to garden and did a wonderful job of growing awesome vegetables that his family enjoyed every fall. As an athlete in high school, Carle participated in football, basketball and baseball (softball). Carle never lost his love for sports and was a fan of pro and college sports all his life. It was very rare when you would find Carle in his man-cave without some sports event on the TV.
Carle will be best remembered by his hard work, passion for his goals, and a wonderful curiosity coupled with a joy for learning. His work ethic was legendary and was a major factor in his many successes. He loved being intellectually challenged and was very fond of his books and studies. Raised during the depression and World War II in a home without electricity or indoor plumbing he was able to witness the US make incredible strides and achieve phenomenal goals such as landing on the moon, becoming a major economic engine for the entire world, and of course the contributions made during WWII. What he witnessed during this part of his life had a great impact on him. He would often say that you cannot achieve what you don't believe.
Carle will be fondly remembered and loved by many.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 8, 2014 from 10-11AM at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 1318 North Circle Dr., Colorado Springs, with Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 AM.
Any memorials can be donated to: Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 1318 North Circle Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80909.

Published by The Gazette on Sep. 6, 2014.