03/31/2026
Karl was a longtime board member of the Samohi Alumni Board of Directors. He will be missed.
Karl Edward Schober, a lifelong Santa Monica resident, community supporter, and philanthropist, passed away on March 7, 2026, at the age of 82.
Raised in Santa Monica, Karl came from a family that relocated from Minnesota in the 1920s and later became significant landowners in the Santa Monica area. His mother, Thelma Schober, was the original founder of the Santa Monica Bay Women’s Club, instilling in him a lifelong commitment to civic involvement and community service.
Karl graduated from Santa Monica High School, Class of 1962, and continued his education at Santa Monica College, Oregon State University, and California State University, Los Angeles. He remained closely connected to Santa Monica High School through alumni activities and contributions to alumni publications.
Known for his kindness and gentle demeanor, Karl was forever curious and deeply knowledgeable about world, naval, and military history. He was a member of the Santa Monica Kiwanis Club and the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, and quietly supported numerous local charitable efforts. He also owned the historic Mayfair Theater in Santa Monica.
Karl will be remembered for his generosity, intellectual curiosity, and enduring love for Santa Monica, its history, and its community.
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE
In Loving Memory of Karl Schober
June 8, 1944 - March 7, 2026
Saturday, April 25th at 1:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
1220 Second Street
Santa Monica
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