Weiser, Carl S. age 93, of New Hope, MN, passed away on 3/28/22. Born in Decorah, IA, on 9/21/1928. Carl completed high school at Mercersberg Academy in PA and graduated from Bucknell University. He was very proud of his service in the Army, especially his tour in Korea from 1953-1954 (25th Infantry). He worked in personnel with New York Trust Co. in New York City, Northwestern Bank in Minneapolis, and the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Also had served as past President of MSTC (Matched Singles Tennis Club). Carl enjoyed his yearly grouse hunting trips to the North Shore, competing in tennis, photography, daily crossword puzzles, reciting limericks, and drinking coffee with his many friends at McDonalds. Always one to explore, he toured over 90 countries with his wife, Lorna. Carl is preceded in death by his adopted parents, Charles & Dorothy Weiser; birth mother, Anna Grace Waters; only sister, Sally Blake (Dave); step-daughter-in-law, Mary Buffington. He is survived by his loving wife & companion, Lorna Tjaden; children, Victoria, Joann Beveridge (Ed), Medora Willis (Michael), Carl Jr. (Kristin); stepchildren, Steve Buffington, Lori MacIsaac (Doug), Matthew Buffington (Ginger); numerous grandchildren/step grandchildren, great-grandchildren/step great-grandchildren, and a great- great-grandchild. Services are pending at a later date. Suggested memorials to PRISM, public radio, or your choice. Neptune Society - Golden Valley Life should not be a journey to the grave With the intention arriving safely In a pretty and well-preserved body, But rather to skid in broadside, Thoroughly used up, Totally worn out and loudly proclaiming, Wow What a ride!

Published on April 24, 2022


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