Sturbridge : Karl F. Nauman, 61, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Friday, Feb. 14 ^th , after an illness.

He leaves his best friend and love of his life, Christine E. (Smola) Nauman; his daughter, Nicole M. Nauman of Swampscott; a son, Kyle L. Nauman of Easthampton; three brothers, David Nauman and his wife Donna of Wilbraham, Jon Jeff Nauman of Springfield, and Brian Nauman and his wife Lauretta of Ohio; his sister, Sharon Villanueva of Nova Scotia; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved Golden Retriever, Yukon.

Karl was born in Springfield, the son of the late LeRoy and Marie (Morneau) Nauman. He graduated from Minnechaug High School in Wilbraham and went on to receive his bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and Chemical Engineering from UMass Amherst. Karl was employed as an Operations Supervisor for WhiteWater of Charlton, and he owned and operated Environmental Waste Disposal and K.F.N. Construction Management, Inc. of Sturbridge. Karl was employed as a Chemical Engineer for Morganroth Engineering in Boston from 1979 to 1982 and was the Water and Sewer Superintendent for the Town of Sturbridge from 1982 to 1987.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a lifetime member of North American Hunting Club. Karl loved his yearly trips to the Caribbean with his wife and children. In his younger years, he enjoyed riding ATVs and dirt bikes with his brothers. Karl was a true family man and cherished his time with family and friends. He deeply loved his wife Christine of 37 years, who he referred to daily as his "Pretty Lady." Karl had a great sense of humor, was an amazing storyteller, and touched the lives of so many. He was a loving husband, father, and friend, and he will be missed by all who knew him.

His family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff in the ICU at UMass for all their care and compassion.

Karl's funeral service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22 ^nd at 2 p.m. in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St. Southbridge . Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Saturday, Feb 22 ^nd from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be private.