Former Plymouth resident, Carl E. Kreighbaum, 60, residing in Spring Hill, Tennessee for the past seventeen years, died unexpectedly at home on the evening of Thursday, September 22nd. Carl peacefully completed an interception from this life into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ. His strong yet gentle presence in the daily lives of many will be greatly missed.
Carl Eugene Kreighbaum was born in Plymouth, Indiana on July 6, 1951, the son of Jacob “Ray” and Kathryn Elizabeth (Rains) Kreighbaum.
Carl was a member of the Plymouth High School Class of 1969. He excelled in football, wrestling and baseball as well as academically and was honored with the esteemed Noble Kizer Award. He furthered his education as a Spartan with Manchester College, as an explosive linebacker and captain. Carl earned his degree from Manchester in Accounting.
Team work and leadership remained with Carl throughout his life. He forged many relationships in his career and currently served as a regional manager and consultant with State Group in the greater Nashville area.
Commitment was key and unfailing in Carl’s love for his Lord and Savior, family and friends. He and his loving wife, the former Martha “Marti” Moeller have been devoted to one another for the past 36 years.
She survives along with their son, Matthew Kreighbaum of Spring Hill; daughters, Kari (James) Cantrell of Ft. Hood, Texas and Teina Kreighbaum also of Spring Hill. Grandchildren include Alyssa, Andrew and Kaitlynn Cantrell all of Ft. Hood.
A brother, Larry Kreighbaum of Plymouth ; sisters, Sandra K. (Roy) Sickman of Plymouth and Norma J. (Paul) Harness of Argos survive along with his mother-in-law, Edna Moeller of Hicksville, Ohio and many other family members.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 28th from 1 – 5 p.m. in the Spring Hill Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 5239 Main Street, Spring Hill, Tenn. Ph. 931-486-0059 www.springhill-tnmemorial.com A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. in the funeral home, Rev. Tom McCoy, pastor of the Thompson Station Church where Carl was a member, will officiate.
Memorials may be made to the Carl Kreighbaum Memorial Fund.
Jerry & Barbara Holem says
Our sympathys to the family of Carl Kreighbaum…..
May God\’s richest blessings surround all of you.
You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Jerry & Barbara Holem
Ron Natale says
Carl was a humble man. He was a family man who was loved dearly by his wife, children, son-in-law and grandchildren. He never met a stranger. Once you meeting him you never forgot him or the man he was. He was a teacher and a leader of men. I worked with him, I ate with him and I played with him. He always saw the best in me and his fellow man. As many mistakes as I made in my life, Carl told me not to worry about it, that it would be OK and it would work out in the END. He said this with conviction because he belived and he lived his life in the footsteps of our Savior The Lord Jesus. He will be greatly missed by all. I especially am sadden, but in my heart I know and believe he is in heaven an sharing with the Angels and all who have gone before him. Ciao Bella my good friend!
Phil Greenlee says
Mrs. Kreighbaum & Family:
Our prayers are with you. Carl and I go back many years as we played football, wrestled and enjoyed each others company in high school and when we would get together for the Big Red. He was one of the finest men I have ever met and I know he is watching over all of us. God Bless all of you.
Phil & Yung Greenlee
Sandra Vanes says
Sandy and Family we are very sorry to hear of Carl\’s passing. our Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Pauline (Rains) Phillippe says
Dear Larry, Sandy , Norma and others of the family:
My sister Ruth discovered the Obituary for Carl, and sent it to me a few days ago , with the notice of Carl\’s passing over. Though a bit late, I wanted to assure you of my condolances.
I believe I met Carl at the reunion, ??? Such a good looking young man. My youngest daughter is the same age as Carl.
I was so happy to read that Carl was a Christian, and active in his church. You have assurance that he is with his Savior Jesus Christ, and that we will see him again. . I am looking forward to that blessed time.
If I can find where to send a memorial gift for Carl, I would like to do that.
God bless each of you and I hope to see you again in due time.
With my love and prayers
Polly
Randy Gratz says
Having just opened the latest Manchester College Alumni publication, I read that Carl passed away in September. Although I read this yesterday, Christmas Day, while in North Manchester, Indiana, at the home of my parents, Carl\’s former wrestling and football coach, Jim Gratz, I wanted to express my sorrow.
Playing football at Manchester College as a freshman (hate to admit, but back in 1971), Carl was my mentor linebacker. I admired him as a player and person and listened intently any time he spoke. His hard-nosed approach to practice and each game was what I watched and tried to emulate as a freshman.
Although I was no starter as a freshman, I did make the kick-off team, and, only through Carl mandating that I take his place during one of our early home games. After a short warm-up during half time (I think it was against Taylor!), Carl told me to go in for him for the kick off and stay in for the first series on defense as left-side outside linebacker. I asked him if he thought Coach Jarrett would be okay with this, and he said-\”I don\’t care-just go in!\”. I ended up breaking up a pass, and getting lucky enough to string out an end sweep toward the Eel River and making a second tackle. That was enough. Carl came back in, but let me have his position for kick offs!
What a great guy.And, I would have wanted to have shared this in September, but only read the bulletin yesterday-at my dad\’s, Jim Gratz, Carl\’s former coach, while in North Manchester/Manchester College over Christmas. Probably fitting.
Jerry & Barbara Holem says
Our sympathys to the family of Carl Kreighbaum…..
May God\’s richest blessings surround all of you.
You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Jerry & Barbara Holem
Ron Natale says
Carl was a humble man. He was a family man who was loved dearly by his wife, children, son-in-law and grandchildren. He never met a stranger. Once you meeting him you never forgot him or the man he was. He was a teacher and a leader of men. I worked with him, I ate with him and I played with him. He always saw the best in me and his fellow man. As many mistakes as I made in my life, Carl told me not to worry about it, that it would be OK and it would work out in the END. He said this with conviction because he belived and he lived his life in the footsteps of our Savior The Lord Jesus. He will be greatly missed by all. I especially am sadden, but in my heart I know and believe he is in heaven an sharing with the Angels and all who have gone before him. Ciao Bella my good friend!
Phil Greenlee says
Mrs. Kreighbaum & Family:
Our prayers are with you. Carl and I go back many years as we played football, wrestled and enjoyed each others company in high school and when we would get together for the Big Red. He was one of the finest men I have ever met and I know he is watching over all of us. God Bless all of you.
Phil & Yung Greenlee
Sandra Vanes says
Sandy and Family we are very sorry to hear of Carl\’s passing. our Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Pauline (Rains) Phillippe says
Dear Larry, Sandy , Norma and others of the family:
My sister Ruth discovered the Obituary for Carl, and sent it to me a few days ago , with the notice of Carl\’s passing over. Though a bit late, I wanted to assure you of my condolances.
I believe I met Carl at the reunion, ??? Such a good looking young man. My youngest daughter is the same age as Carl.
I was so happy to read that Carl was a Christian, and active in his church. You have assurance that he is with his Savior Jesus Christ, and that we will see him again. . I am looking forward to that blessed time.
If I can find where to send a memorial gift for Carl, I would like to do that.
God bless each of you and I hope to see you again in due time.
With my love and prayers
Polly
Randy Gratz says
Having just opened the latest Manchester College Alumni publication, I read that Carl passed away in September. Although I read this yesterday, Christmas Day, while in North Manchester, Indiana, at the home of my parents, Carl\’s former wrestling and football coach, Jim Gratz, I wanted to express my sorrow.
Playing football at Manchester College as a freshman (hate to admit, but back in 1971), Carl was my mentor linebacker. I admired him as a player and person and listened intently any time he spoke. His hard-nosed approach to practice and each game was what I watched and tried to emulate as a freshman.
Although I was no starter as a freshman, I did make the kick-off team, and, only through Carl mandating that I take his place during one of our early home games. After a short warm-up during half time (I think it was against Taylor!), Carl told me to go in for him for the kick off and stay in for the first series on defense as left-side outside linebacker. I asked him if he thought Coach Jarrett would be okay with this, and he said-\”I don\’t care-just go in!\”. I ended up breaking up a pass, and getting lucky enough to string out an end sweep toward the Eel River and making a second tackle. That was enough. Carl came back in, but let me have his position for kick offs!
What a great guy.And, I would have wanted to have shared this in September, but only read the bulletin yesterday-at my dad\’s, Jim Gratz, Carl\’s former coach, while in North Manchester/Manchester College over Christmas. Probably fitting.