Carl Ray Hermel

Carl Ray Hermel, 56, of Rawlins passed away at the Memorial Hospital of Carbon County on Sept. 4, 2014. He fought and suffered a year-long struggle with melanoma cancer.

The funeral service was held on Sept. 8, 2014 at the Christ Lutheran Church in Rawlins. Pastor Marvin Temme and Pastor Terry Wiley officiated. Scattering of his ashes will be done by family and close friends.

Carl was born in Newport, R.I on Feb. 26, 1958. Graduating from Buffalo High School in Buffalo Wyo., he continued a three-year study as a diesel mechanic in trade school.

Carl was married to Maxine Crawford Hermel. This union lasted eight and a half years.

Carl worked as a gas and diesel mechanic for the Wyoming Department of Transportation for nine-and-a-half years. Prior to this, he worked for Art Zeiger Enterprises in Saratoga for 25 years. His great enjoyments in life were NASCAR, racing his Subaru Brat (with many win trophies), his work at WYDOT, and spending time in the mountains.

Carl is survived by his wife, Maxine Crawford Hermel; daughter, Julie Ann Fruen (Chris) of Denison, Texas; brother, Chris Hermel (Melody) of Casper; brother, Robert Hightower (Melissa) of Liberty Hills, Texas; sister, Pam Miller (Daryl) of Vanderbilt, Mich .; stepchildren, Tim Enloe of Kentucky, Tametha Myers and Tisha Coffman, both of Story ; and many grandchildren, step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.

Carl was preceded in death by his father, Edward Hermel; mother, Janice Hightower; and stepson, Shawn Enloe.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Maxine Hermel, 113 W. Center St., Rawlins, WY 82301.

Tributes and condolences may be offered online at http://www.carboncountyfuneralhome.com.

 

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