Karl S. Kraeutle, 88, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at his residence. Born on August 26, 1936 to Ludwig and Ana Marie (nee: Appenzeller) Kraeutle in Wittershausen, Germany, Karl worked as an Auto Body Mechanic for many years. He was a US Army veteran and attended St. John Catholic Church in Middletown.

Preceded in death by his parents and 8 siblings. He is survived by his wife, Arlene (nee: Burman) Kraeutle, two sons, Christopher John (Sabrina) Kraeutle of San Jose, CA, Michael Anthony (Joy) Kraeutle of Montgomery, OH, one daughter, Cynthia Anne (Mark) Lash of Florence, KY, one brother, Walter Krautle, one sister, Anny Fischer, and six grandchildren, Veronica, John, Emma, Anna, BonBon and Lucas.

Visitation, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM at the Oswald-Hoskins Funeral Home, Lebanon. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM at St. John Catholic Church, 1405 First Ave Middletown, OH. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society, 4290 Dry Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH 45252.