Roy Anthony Karle

Roy Anthony Karle, age 69, of Chesterfield passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, February 8, 2025. He was born on October 2, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Leonard Alois Karle Jr. and the late Mildred (nee: Seibert) Karle. Roy was also loved dearly by his step-mother Rosella. Roy was raised in Detroit and lived in the city for most of his life. He graduated from Denby High School and went on to receive his Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Wayne State University in 1979. Roy also completed an Associates of Science in Nursing in 1987 from Macomb Community College. He then went on to receive a Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 1994 from Wayne State University. Roy worked as a Registered Nurse at St. Joe’s East and West Hospitals (now Henry Ford Macomb) in the Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Units for many years. It was during his time working at St. Joe’s where he met his wife Carrie. He then went on to complete a Masters in Nursing in 1999 from the University of Detroit Mercy. Roy then worked at Mount Clemens General Hospital, which then became McLaren Macomb, as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist until his retirement in 2022. In his free time, Roy was an avid reader. He enjoyed a wide variety of genres including biographies, finance, fiction, and anything in between. Even after his retirement, he would frequently be seen reading up on the latest books and articles on anesthesiology. He loved watching a wide variety of sports including: football, basketball, and baseball. But his favorite sport to watch was by far golf. He would always love to go on long drives either by himself or with his family. From his youth into his older age, he loved tinkering with cars. He loved to travel up north and go sightseeing. His favorite spots included Mackinaw, Sault Ste. Marie, Traverse City, and Copper Harbor. Roy found the most peace sitting by the water with his binoculars watching the waves and boats pass by. Roy was known to all as a smart, kind, and compassionate man. While he was a man of few words, he made each one count; whatever he said was full of wisdom. He was a dependable man, always there when you needed him. Roy's co workers affectionately nicknamed him "Flash" and "Gentle Giant." Roy dearly loved his family. Roy was the loving husband of 28 years to Carrie. Dear father of Stephanie Zanger (nee: Karle) (KC Zanger) and Caroline Karle. Beloved brother of Joan (Richard) Karle Mansfield, Jerome (Laura) Karle, the late Leonard Karle (Diane), and the late Estelle (the late Howard) St. John. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation for Roy will be held on Monday, February 17th at Wasik Funeral Home in Shelby Township, Michigan from 1:00 - 9:00 pm with a 7:00 pm scripture service. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 18th, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Mount Clemens, instate will be at 11:00 am until the funeral mass at 11:30 am with burial to follow at St. Peter Catholic Cemetery. Funeral luncheon will be served in Roy's honor at Fern Hill Golf Club. Memorial Contributions can be made in his name to the American Heart Association, https://www.heart.org/en/get-involved/ways-to-give or to ALS.

Roy Anthony Karle

October 2, 1955 - February 8, 2025