ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. Obituary for: GITSCHLAG, KARL RICHARD Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La. Died: Saturday, July 25, 2015 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ======================================================================= GITSCHLAG, KARL RICHARD January 14, 1946 - July 25, 2015 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/sttammany/obits/dateobits/2015/st1507.htm and click to view list of photos. ========== Karl Richard Gitschlag passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015 in Jackson, MS. He was born on January 14, 1946 in Detroit, MI to Helen Dorsey Gitschlag and the late Raymond John Gitschlag. Karl was married to his beloved wife, Susan Lehleitner Gitschlag, for 27 years. He will be missed by his six children, Adam Gitschlag, Barron Lehleitner, Bliss Latimer (Dan), Dietrich Lehleitner, Grant Gitschlag, and Wendy Loyd (George). He was the proud grandfather of Brittney Higbee, Joel Latimer, and Kyndal Ricks and great-grandfather of Reijker Higbee. Karl was the brother of James Gitschlag (Francesca). Relatives and friends are invited to the Graveside Services at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, 2280 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433 on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 2:00 PM with visitation at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA from 1:00 PM until service time. ===================