Carl Filliater

Carl W. Filliater, 78, a retired Fremont Police Officer, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born on Sep. 1, 1936 in Arcadia, OH to Edmond and Bessie Mae (Edinger) Filliater. He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Louise A. Dolweck on August 3, 1957; she survives. Carl was a 1954 graduate of Gibsonburg High School. He joined the Marine Corps April 1954, discharged from active duty November 1957. He joined the Marine Corps Reserves until Dec. 1965. July 1963, Carl joined the Fremont Police Department, retiring January 1991. He helped form the Color Guard and participated in several parades. After retirement, Carl continued to be active with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge. Carl was also a Radio and TV repairman with Swartzlander Radio. In 1966, his wife's parents gave his kids bunnies for Easter. This prompted Carl's "5D Rabbitry" hobby for nearly 50 years. Having upwards to 700 rabbits at a time. Carl and Louise have traveled to several states for rabbit shows, which Carl was also a Judge. He was a member and held office in Sandusky Valley Rabbit Breeders Association, Ohio State Rabbit Breeders Association, American Rabbit Breeders Association, and the National Giant Chinchilla Rabbit Association. Carl was very well known for being a top breeder of Giant Chins. Carl is very proud of and loved his grandchildren dearly. He enjoyed attending and supporting their various sporting events and musical concerts. Carl is survived by his wife, Louise; children, Dennis (Dana) Filliater, Deborah (Chris) Herr, David Filliater, Donna (Steve) Hoffman, and Douglas (Mary) Filliater, all of Fremont; grandchildren, Anthony (Leah) & Amanda Herr, Meranda, Alexandra, Maddison & Dylan Filliater; brother, Lawrence of Beckly, MI; sisters, Lavina Williams of Tuscan, AZ, Marvis (Leonard) Wells of Helena, OH, and Marie (James) Dolweck of Greensboro, NC. Carl is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Richard (Vietnam 1966) and Nickolas; sister, Anna King; brother-in-law, Richard King; and sister-in-law, Peg Filliater. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Herman-Kinn-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fremont from 3-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 16, 2015 at St. Ann's Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Michael Zacharias will officiate. In lieu of flowers, if so desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann's Catholic Church or to Hospice of ProMedica Memorial Hospital, Sandusky County.