Karl James Marean, 76, of Hooper Street, Wiscasset died May 25, 2022, at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor.

He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 11, 1945, a son of Parker Endicott and Elizabeth Mary (James) Marean Jr.

He graduated from Edward Little High School in Auburn and Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology in Boston. He married his former wife, Margaret Landis, on Oct. 14, 1967. Karl was a sailor of the high seas, a self-employed entrepreneur in various endeavors, and a boat builder.

He enjoyed photography, music, woodworking, boating, sailing, and joking.

He is survived by two sons, Sean D. Marean of Bangor and Daniel J. Marean and his wife Melissa of Newton, Massachusetts; one daughter, Laura K. Marean of Melrose, Massachusetts; and three grandchildren, Jack, Caroline, and Parker.  He is also survived by one sister, Elizabeth M. Mueller, and her husband Marc of Yarmouth; one brother, Paul M. Marean and his wife Kathleen J. McDormand of Reading, Massachusetts; one sister-in-law, Clary H. Marean of Wiscasset, the widow of Parker E. Marean III; and many nieces and nephews.

A service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Historic New England at www.hisotricnewengland.org/get-involved/donate/.

Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath. Condolences may be made online at www.Daiglefuneralhome.com.