Carl Glenn Krodinger

Carl Glenn Krodinger, 84, passed peacefully at his home in Perdido Key, Florida, February 6, 2023. Born July 27, 1938, in DeSoto Missouri, Carl graduated from DeSoto High School and in 1959, married his high school sweetheart, the late Lynda Maness. Carl and Linda began their family, raising their two sons in Missouri. In 1961, Carl began serving in the National Guard and was ordered to active duty in the U.S. Army due to the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, spending six months at Fort Knox Army Base in Kentucky. Upon his honorable discharge, Carl returned to Missouri and began a stellar career at Penzoil Motor Oil Co. In 1969, he and his family moved from Chicago to New Orleans. Desiring the small-town life to which he was accustomed, Carl moved his family to Bayou Lacombe where he remained for 46 years. While still employed with Penzoil, Carl began Easy Lube & Oil, Inc., when 10-minute oil change businesses were in their infancy and helped pioneer this emerging industry. After 26 years with Penzoil, Carl retired in 1988 to focus on building Easy Lube. Carl enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing, but most of all traveling, taking great joy in riding his Harley across the country with his buddies. Carl is survived by his adoring wife, Debbi Shepard Smith; his two sons, Carl Michael (Carla) and Robert; his grandchildren, Wade (Brittney), Kayla (Sean), Levi and Vic; two great grandchildren, Nora and Dean; his sister, Cindy Lynn Copeland (Jeff); brother Ronald Victor (Susie); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members as well as his loyal companion, Charlie, the dog. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Victor Krodinger and Mae Margaret Wall; brothers William Bernard and Gene Allen (Valda); and sisters Mary Katherine Baisch (Warren) and Patricia Ann Sainato (Joseph). Carl was loved by so many and took great comfort in helping anyone in need. He was genuine, selfless, humble and above all kind and sweet to everyone he met. He always offered an infectious, dimpled smile and called everyone “baby.” Relatives and friends are invited to the home of Mike and Carla Krodinger for a celebration of life March 11, 2023, at 2 p.m., 28375 Creole Rd, Lacombe, LA 70445, where we will have a boat procession to scatter his ashes and share our fondest memories. Likewise, an event will be held at Lost Key for our friends in Perdido Key at a later date. Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Pkwy., Pensacola, Florida 32505 entrusted with arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.

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Carl Glenn Krodinger

July 27, 1938 - February 6, 2023