Wentzell Christopher Karl, age 47, died suddenly May 12 at his St. Louis Park home. He is survived by his fiancee, Linda Shipley; parents, Lois & David; brothers, David (Elly), Peter (Susan) and Stephen; nephews, Michael, Stephen and Daniel; nieces, Alyssa, Heidi and Martha; his much loved step-grandchildren-to-be Dustin, Jacob, Brandon, Bradley and Allyssa. Funeral service Thursday, 2 pm at Lakewood Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave S., Mpls. Visitation 1/2 hour prior to service. Private enichement, Lakewood Cemetery. Reception follows at Wayzata Country Club, 200 W. Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Salvation Army, 2080 Woodlynn Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson 952-938-9020