Carl was born on January 30, 1924 in Los Angeles, California to Olga and Victor Rosselli. He spent summers on his uncle's ranch in Yerington, Nevada to help his family. During his high school years, he was voted all-around athlete for two years as he loved sports, especially basketball.

On November 24, 1943 Carl joined the army to serve his country in World War II, as part of the 82nd Airborne Infantry Division, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Company I. As part of his military career he served as guard to General Eisenhower's headquarters in 1945. He received an Honorable Discharge on January 10, 1946.

In 1948 Cart went to work with the US Forest Service in McCall as a smoke jumper, retardant expert, smoke jumper spotter, smoke jumper trainer, and Hot Shot supervisor. In 1955 Carl, married Arlene Dimbatt, and had two children, Carol Ann and Danny. In 1978 Carl retired from the US Forest Service.

Carl was an active Senior Citizen member, VFW member, and involved in his church, as he loved socializing with his friends and helping others. Carl and Arlene were voted "Lord and Lady" of the Lake for the 1994 McCall Winter Carnival.

Carl is survived by his wife, Arlene Rosselli; a son Danny Rosselli and wife Wendy of McCall, and Carol Ann Olsen and husband Len of Scotts Mills, Oregon; Grandchildren Leah McReynolds, Carla Rosselli and fiancée Jason McClure, Eliza Lucker, and Brian Olsen; Great grandchildren Makaya McReynolds, Joshua Olsen, Riley Rosselli, and Myla McClure; Siblings June Hastriter and Tommy Sidner. Carl adored spending time with his grandchildren as they filled his life with joy. He loved to laugh, tease, and would offer "soft" wisdom when asked for advice. Carl was an incredible person and role model for his family as he always without fail put others first in his life. We celebrate his life, grieve his departure, and know how much he loved us all. See you in heaven Carl, we love you.

Published in Idaho Statesman on January 4, 2012

[Note:  Carl's remains were cremated]