Carl John Fink

Carl John Fink, of Easton, Maryland passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Carl was born in Columbus, Ohio, on February 7, 1949, the son of George A. Fink Jr. and Dortha Maddox Fink. He was raised in Royal Oak and graduated from St. Michael's High School, Class of 1967. It was during his formidable years that he developed a deep love of music and singing, a member of the Royal Oak Methodist Choir as a child and later Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Easton. He was also a proud Eagle Scout. After graduation, Carl enlisted in the United States Navy, attending the U.S. Naval Training Center in Great Lakes, Illinois before being assigned to the Aircraft Carrier USS America (CVS 66) stationed in Norfolk, Virginia during the height of the Vietnam War. Carl received his training as an Ordinance Mechanic. Upon his Honorable discharge in 1971, he had received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Service Medal. He married Sally Ann Osolin on November 4, 1972, and spent 53 loving years together. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by their children, Rhonda Harper of Ft. Myers, FL, Cara Fink, and Cory Fink and his wife Ebie of Easton. Fifteen grandchildren, Hunter Kearns (Lyndsey), Pheobe, Alyssa, Olivia, Peyton Harper, Victoria Moran (Dylan); DJ Hall (Birdie), Andrea and Adrian Murray; Braden, Dylan, Garrett, and Caroline Fink, Carter and Andrew Nabb and nine great-grandchildren. His siblings, George Fink (Hope), Michael Fink (Ann), and Beth Brown (Lee). He was employed at Waverly Press working as a pressman and rising to Web Supervisor. He remained employed through the purchase and transition to Cadmus Journal Services until the plant shut down and he retired in 2008. Carl also spent time as a waterman aboard the CCR (Cara, Cory, Rhonda), harvesting the bounty of the Miles River and Chesapeake Bay while diving and tonging for oysters or running a trotline for blue crabs. Carl's love of the Eastern Shore also provided the opportunity to hunt and guide waterfowl parties for a variety of farms throughout Talbot County. Upon his retirement, Carl and Sally split time between Easton and their winter home at Seven Lakes in Fort Myers where he enjoyed his time playing golf and spending time at the many beaches, Lover's Key being his favorite. A proud Veteran, he was a life-member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars EE Streets Post #5118, a life-member of Easton Elks Lodge #1622, and American Legion Post #70. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 7. Family will receive starting at 11am. A service will begin at noon with military honors to follow. Fellowship afterwards at the VFW.

Carl John Fink

February 7, 1949 - January 13, 2026