Carl Matthew Stauber, born January 18, 1933, in Tacoma Park, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, at the age of 92. At the time of his passing, Carl resided in Argent Court, Seguin, Texas. Carl leaves behind a legacy of adventure, craftsmanship, friendship and love.
When Carl was 12 his mother died and he moved to Alma Center, Wisconsin to live with his Uncle Harold and Aunt Martha. It was there he discovered his lifelong passion for the great outdoors.
Carl’s career as a cartographer started when he joined the United States Air Force in Intelligence. He served his country proudly during the Korean War. He worked for the USGS for many years. In 1957 he married Elaine Barker.
A gifted woodworker, Carl created beautiful furniture, and craft pieces for Elaine to paint, and later in life mastering the art of turning bowls and platters on his lathe.
His love for the outdoors led him to become an accomplished marksman, winning numerous state and regional trap shooting championships, often with his beloved wife, Elaine, by his side. Carl’s skill as a waterfowl hunter was renowned from the Chesapeake Bay to the wilds of Canada and Alaska. If Carl wasn’t hunting or shooting at clay birds he was fishing. He fished lakes, rivers, streams, the ocean; and if he thought it might have a fish in it, he was going to wet a hook and give it his best, which was outstanding. And somehow Carl found enough time for golf and reading too.
But traveling in a camper with Elaine and their poodle, Taffy, may have brought him the most joy. Carl found immense joy in meeting new friends at every campground, his gift for storytelling captivating audiences with tales of his adventures in growing up in the Wisconsin woods, hunting, fishing, sailing, and shooting. Carl’s friendly and resourceful nature, coupled with his loyalty and knack for finding good in others, made him a cherished friend across generations.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Carl John Stauber and Milda Van Gordon Stauber, his sister Marie Stauber Pappas, his brother Van Gordon Stauber, and his beloved wife, Elaine B Stauber of almost 56 years. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was a devoted Catholic and loved his church community.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 4, at 10:00 am at St. James Catholic Church, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am, with the Rev. Greg Nevlud officiating. A reception will follow. Interment will take place at a later date in East Lawn Cemetery, Alma Center, Wisconsin.
Memorial contributions in Carl’s name may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 510 S Camp, Seguin, Texas, 78155 or to the Guadalupe County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1593, Seguin, Texas, 78155.
Though Carl will be greatly missed, his stories will live on, bringing fond memories and smiles to all who knew him.
You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.