Carl died suddenly on the morning of November 30th. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ardella Rahn and infant son Carl Jr. He is survived by children Mary (Jeff) Peterson, Betty (Steve) Ottoson, Carla Saloka, and Tim Rahn. He is also survived by 10 loving grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.Carl is a United States Army Air Corps Veteran entering the service in September of 1944 and flying as a pilot in the Central Europe Theatre. He was discharged as a 2d Lt. in November of 1945.Carl was the owner and CEO of Rahn's Custom Manufacturing. He loved traveling, flying, eating, and family. He was a compassionate man and always helped anyone who needed help.Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 6th at Living Branch Lutheran Church, 6486 Elm St. North in North Branch, Minnesota. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service only. There will be a private interment in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.Memorials are preferred by the family.