Carl M. Hegal

September 20, 1922 - April 3, 2016

Carl M. Hegal 1920-2016 age 95 of North Canton, passed away on April 3, 2016. Carl was born on Sept. 22, 1920 in Canton. He was a life-long resident of the area, and a 1941 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. Carl was also a US Navy veteran who served our country during WW II in New Guinea with US Navy 3115 - Cub 10. He retired from the Timken Company in 1982 after 34 years. Along with his parents, Michael and Anna, he was preceded in death by his wife, Colleen, of 67 years, and sisters, Ann Schrader and Kate Gohn. He is survived by his daughters and their spouses, Peggy (Rick) Richardson and Nancy (Ken) Waltz; grandchildren, Julie (Wil) Limp, Jason (Tricia) Richardson, Matthew (Megan) Waltz and Amanda Waltz; 7 great-grandchildren.Carl's basketball career started in 1936 at Belle Stone Elementary School. His career continued at Burns, McKinley, and Timken where he was known as the, "set shot artist." In 1941 he earned Stark County scoring honors and won the City Championship. Carl was inducted into the Greater Canton Old-Timers Basketball Association in 2002. Per Carl's wishes there will be no calling hours or service. His ashes will be interred at the Ohio Western Reserve Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made in Carl's name to St. Luke Lutheran Foundation c/o Laurel Valley, 220 Applegrove Street NE, North Canton 44720. The family would like to thank the St. Luke staff for their loving care over the past four years. Special thanks to his "Laurel Valley Family" for their love, kindness and generosity.