[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 72 (Wednesday, May 3, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6031-S6032]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                            MR. MAX H. KARL

  Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I rise today to express my sorrow at the 
passing of my good friend, Max H. Karl. He died on April 19, at the age 
of 85. Max was a man of vision, intellect, action, and compassion. He 
lived life to its fullest extent as a family man, a business man, a 
philanthropist, a civic minded citizen, and as a man devoted to his 
faith. Max Karl was a good friend not only to myself and my family, but 
to all of those who had the good fortune to come into contact with him.
  At this time, I also extend my heartfelt condolences to his family. 
Max is survived by his wife Anita, his son Dr. Robert Karl of Miami, 
daughter Karyn Schwade of Miami, sister Minnie Friedman of Milwaukee, 
his brother Dr. Michael Karl of St. Louis, and nine grandchildren.
  Mr. President, Max Karl was a man who was devoted to his family, his 
community and his work. He was a son of Wisconsin, who in every way 
contributed to the betterment of those around him. Max was a graduate 
of the University of Wisconsin and its law school. He was the founder 
and chairman of the Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp., headquartered in 
my hometown of Milwaukee. Max also served as past president of the 
Mortgage Insurance Companies of America and as a director of First 
Wisconsin Corp. and MGIC affiliates.
  In the public arena, Max served as a member of the Federal Home Loan 
Mortgage Corporation's advisory committee; the Metropolitan Milwaukee 
Association Chamber of Commerce; the National Association of Home 
Builders Roundtable; and was a member of the University of Wisconsin-
Milwaukee's School of Business Administration Advisory Council.
  Max Karl's other civic activities included serving as a director of 
the Grand Avenue Corp.; the Greater Milwaukee Committee; the Milwaukee 
Art Museum; the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra; and the United Performing 
Arts Fund. Max was also a past trustee of Mt. Sinai Medical Center; 
Alverno College; the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; and a trustee 
emeritus of Marquette University.
  Among the many awards and commendations he received in recognition of 
his charitable and civic work, Max was the 1962 recipient of the 
National Home and House Award; the 1973 recipient of the State of 
Israel Golda Meir Award; the 1982 Milwaukee Press Club Headliner Award 
winner; the 1985 Children's Outing Association Father of the Year; and 
most recently, in 1994, Max Karl was named to the UWM School of 
Business Administration ``Wisconsin Gallery'' of leading corporate 
citizens.
  Max Karl was also a giant in the Milwaukee Jewish Community who, 
among his other accomplishments, served as a past president of the 
Milwaukee Jewish Federation; a former chairman of Wisconsin State of 
Israel Bonds; a member of the boards of Hillel Academy and the former 
Milwaukee Jewish Home. He also served on the boards of the American 
Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science; Americans for a Safe 
Israel; American 
[[Page S6032]] Israel Public Affairs Committee; United Israel Appeal; 
and the United Jewish appeal.
  Mr. President, Max Karl was a man who used his time on this Earth 
fully and judiciously, and in so doing he created a rich legacy that 
will stand forever. He improved the lives of many, many thousands of 
people. He was greatly respected and much loved. He will be missed.


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