Carl Scheid, a good and faithful servant, was welcomed into his Savior’s arms, Sunday November 8, 2020. Carl was born as a beloved only child to Carl F. and Catherine (Kay) Scheid in Milwaukee WI August 18, 1930. He grew up in Wauwatosa and graduated from Wauwatosa high school, class of 1948. Carl was a lifelong learner who loved to study how things worked. At Ripon College and MIT, he earned B.S. degrees in mathematics and metallurgy (C’53), and later continued his studies at Marquette University, where he earned a M.S. in Materials Engineering in 1971. He was also involved in the campus community as a member of Theta (ΘΣΤ) and Sigma Nu fraternities. Carl served his country in the Naval Reserves and joined Army ROTC at Ripon. Upon graduation from MIT, Carl went to work for General Electric and spent his career there as an engineer in diagnostic X-ray. He holds several patents related to mammography. While serving as an Army Officer Carl met the love of his life, Joan Larsen at a CYO dance in Chicago, and they were married November 24, 1956. Carl and Joan built a house in the historic greenbelt community of Greendale, WI and brought home twins, David and Diane, in 1958. He was a devoted father who found great joy in teaching and playing games with his children, and later with his grandchildren. After a fulfilling career, Carl made the most of his 33 retirement years. Carl and Joan designed a house in Delafield where he could often be seen maintaining the natural landscape and wooded trails on the property. Many of his retirement years were spent flying and building small experimental aircraft, including a two and four-seat Lancair. He shared his love of flying with others as a flight instructor and founder of the Fox River Flyers. He was also a long-time member of EAA and made a yearly tradition of camping in Paul’s Woods every August to attend EAA Air Venture. Carl loved getting outside in all seasons. In the winter he enjoyed downhill and cross-country skiing, curling, and skating. He skied in two American Birkebeiners in his 60’s and 2 Prince Haakon races at 79 and 80 culminating with a first place in his age group at 81 in the Kortelopet. He also gained notoriety in the local skating community by joining a synchronized skating team at age 70. In the warmer months he could be found on the trails around Delafield and Oconomowoc, hiking with the dog, or on his bike. Carl’s memory also lives on at the Lake of the Woods in Canada, where his parents built a cabin in 1944. His annual trips to the cabin with friends and family became a tradition lasting over 70 years. He found great joy in fishing with friends, canoeing and windsurfing on the lake, and working on projects to improve the cabin. Most important to Carl was his faith and his family. He built a strong marriage of nearly 64 years and led his family by the Lord’s example, with gentleness and love. Carl is survived by his beloved wife Joan, son David Scheid, daughter Diane (Phil) Slaughter; and 4 grandchildren, Chris Scheid, Adam (Jaye) Scheid, Sarah Slaughter, and Eric Scheid. He is further survived by brother-in-law, Ray Larsen; plus many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Memorial Service will be held Dec 27, 2020 at 1:30 pm via Facebook or Utube through Christ the King Church. https://ctkdelafield.org/, live stream or link available after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to support Carl’s various interests. Christ the King Lutheran Church (to support mission work) 1600 North Genesee St. Delafield, WI 53018 https://ctkdelafield.org/giving Friends of Lapham Peak W329N846 Hwy C, Delafield, WI 53018 https://laphampeakfriends.org/donate/ A memorial service is pending.