Obituary: Carl Edholm
Cobleskill (Schoharie County): Carl J. Edholm 80, of Early Woodland’s, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27th at his home under the loving care of hospice and family.Carl was born November 3, 19
Cobleskill (Schoharie County): Carl J. Edholm 80, of Early Woodland’s, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27th at his home under the loving care of hospice and family.Carl was born November 3, 1945 in Carlisle, NY, a son of Carl Edholm and Saimi Josephina (Helin) Oksa. He graduated from the former Cobleskill High School and later, enlisted in the US Army where he faithfully served his country from 1964 to 1967 as an Equipment Operator. He worked at General Electric for a time as a machinist but for most of his career, he drove a tour bus for K&K Bus lines and later for Oneonta Bus where he retired. Carl was an avid NASCAR fan, recently following Denny Hamlin and enjoyed driving and entering his hotrod in shows earning over 60 trophies. He was also a member of the Canajoharie Moose Lodge.Survivors include: his loving companion, Beverly Jock, his son, Steven (Lynda) Garreau of Summit along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Carl Edholm Guy and his siblings; Reino, Arvid, Elsie, Aarne, and Katri Oksa.As per Carl’s wishes, there will be no formal services. Inurnment will be later in the Norwich Cemetery.The Robert A. Guffin Funeral Home of Cobleskill and the Langan Funeral Home of Schoharie are assisting the Edholm family.
