Carl Edward Trippett, 85 years old, of Kernersville, NC passed away on Sunday, April 10th, 2022 after a long battle with medical issues. Born in Baltimore, MD to Glen and Gertrude Trippett. Carl was a curious and tenacious young man. He proudly served in the Navy during the Korean War onboard the USS Keppler. Carl was a force of nature determined to provide for his family and give them the life he felt they deserved. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world; something he mentioned often. He was unendingly proud of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Carl had a great passion for gardening, especially his roses, and nature. He would often be found sitting outside reading among the flowers. Any one who knew Carl knew he was the most loving husband and father anyone could ask for.

He was the loving husband of the late Elizabeth Ann Trippett and father of the late David Wayne Trippett. He is survived by his son Kenneth (Susan) Trippett and daughters Kathy (David) VanSlee and Mary (Lee) Brown. He was the proud grandfather of; Kenneth Trippett Jr, Tom Grimes, Paul (Melissa) Trippett, Jonathan (Holly) Trippett, Scott (Alicia) VanSlee, David VanSlee, Benjamin (Juliette) Brown, and Michael (Emily) Brown. He was the loving great-grandfather of; Peyton Grimes, Alexander VanSlee, Madelyn Trippett, Ethan Grimes, Gabriel Trippett, Brooklyn VanSlee, Ryan Trippett, Erik VanSlee, Evalina VanSlee, Daisy Trippett, Owen Brown, Rylee Brown, and Mary-Kate Brown.

Visitation Thursday April 14, 2022 from 3:00pm until time of service 7:30pm at The Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory, 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd, Streamwood. Burial Friday April 15, 2022 12:00 noon at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 West Hoff Rd., Elwood Illinois (Must be at the cemetery by 11:45am). Info www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com or (630)289-8054