Karl Joseph Collise, 16, of Claremont, N.H., died June 7 from drowning in the Sugar River.
He was born in Parma, Ohio on June 12, 1991, the son of David G. and Kellie J. (West) Collise, Jr. and had resided in Claremont, N.H. for the past 11 years.
Karl was a junior at Stevens High School and was the Industrial Arts Student of the Year.
He volunteered for the past four years for the American Red Cross blood drives.
Karl enjoyed hunting and fishing and anything outdoors, especially anything on wheels. He also helped other kids.
The surviving family includes, besides his parents of Claremont, N.H., one brother, David G. “DJ” Collise, III of Claremont, N.H.; his maternal grandparents, Ronald W. and Jean West of Newcastle; his paternal grandfather, David G. Collise, Sr. of Northfield, Ohio; his paternal step grandfather, John J. Stofira of Norwalk, Ohio; his paternal great-grandmother, Sylvia Osterman of Oakwood, Ohio; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was predeceased in 2006 by his paternal grandmother, Linda L. Stofira.
Friends called at the Stringer Funeral Home, Claremont, N.H., June 12, his birthday.
Celebration of his life June 14 in the First Congregational Church, with Rev. Dr. Winn Alley, Pastor officiating.
The family suggests that donations may be made in his memory to the Karl Collise Memorial Fund, in care of Roland Irish, 116 Main St., Claremont, NH 03743.
To view an online memorial, send a message of condolence or for more information visit www.stringerfh.com.
