Carl J. Anglin, 94, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025, at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Dubuque, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Robert Gross officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery with military honors by the Iowa Army National Guard. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, Iowa, is assisting the family.

Carl was born on October 21, 1931, at home in Otter Creek, Iowa, the son of Frank and Agnes (Laughlin) Anglin. He attended school in Jackson County and graduated from Loras Academy in 1948. He later earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Iowa in 1959. On February 23, 1952, Carl married the love of his life, Luane Blasen, at St. Columbkille Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on August 28, 2005.

Carl proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954, spending 17 months stationed on the island of Okinawa. Upon his graduation from Iowa, he worked for General Electric in Cincinnati, Ohio, and then returned to Dubuque to begin a 31-year career at John Deere Dubuque Works, retiring on November 1, 1991. After retirement, he continued consulting for several years and taught an Engineering Graphics course at Loras College. He was a member of the American Association of Mechanical Engineers, The Society of Automotive Engineers, and Tau Beta Pi and Pi Tau Sigma engineering fraternities. He also volunteered with Meals on Wheels for many years.

A devoted member of St. Columbkille Parish, Carl served on the parish council and sang in the adult choir for over twenty years. He also shared his love of music as a member of a barbershop quartet for many years. Carl will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to family, faith, and community.

He is deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his six children: David Anglin of Augusta, IL; James (Rose) Anglin of Longwood, FL; Thomas Anglin of Iowa City, IA; Karen (Rick) Rausch of Dubuque, IA; Philip Anglin of Columbia, MD; and John (Jennifer) Anglin of Epworth, IA; 11 grandchildren: Elissa (Nick) Reiner, Dana (Dave) Morgan, Garret Anglin, Megan (Josh) Grant, Chris Anglin, Chelsea (Tony) Barbieri, Ryan (Lena Surdez) Seeley, Katie (Terry) Kane, Samantha Walker, Carson Anglin, and Charley Anglin; nine great-grandchildren and one on the way; and a sister-in-law, Laverne Anglin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Luane; his son, Kenneth Anglin; one brother, John “Jack” Anglin; and two sisters, Doris Alt and Joanne Heiderscheit.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Stonehill and Assisi Village, and to Dr. Ryan Stille for their compassionate care and support. A special thank you also goes out to the Blasen family, whom Carl lovingly considered his own.