Carl Archer Widland

Carl Archer Widland peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home in Indianapolis on April 15, 2024.

He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on February 18, 1947, and went on to become a lifelong educator. Carl graduated from Classical High School in Springfield and went on to obtain a B. S. in mathematics from University of Massachusetts, a Master’s degree in mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania and a PhD in mathematics from Louisiana State University.

In addition to a lifelong passion for teaching undergraduates in college, Carl kept up with the latest developments in mathematics and maintained a special interest in intellectual history. He retired as a Teacher from Indiana University in Kokomo, IN and he enjoyed making mathematics understandable to many and even lifechanging for a few.

He is survived by his adoring wife Kathleen, his brother Michael (Louise) Widland and sister, Shelby Herman. Carl is also survived by his stepchildren Anna and Richard Hofstetter and Renee Overly and his step-grandchildren Alexander, Alana Woods and Isabella Overly and by their dogs.  Additionally, Carl is survived by his nephews Fred Widland, David (Sandra) Widland and Peter Widland and his niece Dorothy (Sean) Brandt.

The family will receive guests at Fountain Square Funeral Home, 1420 Prospect Street, Indianapolis followed by a celebration of Carl’s life from 2:00 to 5:00 PM on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Indianapolis Public Library or a charity of the donor’s choice

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