Carl Frederick Byers, 98, of Middlebury, passed away on, Saturday, September 10, 2020.

Carl was born to Harry Dale and Mary Katherine (Miller) Byers in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 16, 1922.  He served our nation proudly during World War II earning several medals, including EAME Theater medal, as well as a Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal of WWII.

He married Joan Richards and the two of them traveled extensively throughout the states and abroad.  Together they danced in any ballroom they could.  Carl was a dance instructor for Arthur Murray for many years.

He was a tool and dye maker for Excel until retirement; he then became a security guard for Pinkerton at a bank in Elkhart.

Carl was once a fisherman, but gave it up feeling sorry for the fish.  He enjoyed his time spent bowling and cooking but his most fascinating hobby was his garden.  He had a showpiece garden and lawn that brought him much joy.

He was a kind-hearted man that loved animals.

He is survived by his daughter Carla (Nils) Lamberson and his son Mark (Sue) Peterson; his grandchildren Matthew Peterson and Bobby Dixon; his great-grandchildren Nick, Cuda, Samantha, Victoria, and Joshua; his great-great-grandchildren Raven and Abby; his brother Larry (Barb) Byers; nephew Greg (Renee) Zavatsky and many other friends and family members also survive.

Preceding him in death are his parents Harry and Mary Katherine; sister and brother in law, Mary Elizabeth and Butch Zavatsky; and great-grandson Bryce Dixon.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at the Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Highway Osceola, Indiana 46561 from 1 pm until 2 pm.  The Funeral will follow at 2 pm.  Burial rites with Military Honors will be accorded following at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery.