ANKENY, Iowa — Carl D. Moyer, the founder of Karl Chevrolet, died Saturday afternoon.

In 1978 Carl opened a car business in a one car showroom in Ankeny, that business would grow to be one of the top Chevrolet stores in the nation.

Karl Chevrolet now resides at Oralabor and Ankeny Boulevard and showcases over 32 acres of manicured grounds where vehicles are carefully displayed.

“Your Dealer for Life” wasn’t just a slogan for Carl. He worked hard to build relationships with every customer who came through the door. Carl knew if he took care of the people, the people would take care of him, and he was right.

The Karl Auto Group grew to be an amazing business with 10 companies and more than 800 employees in Iowa.

Carl served as a mentor to many people and numerous people enjoyed his friendship. Carl’s family was very important to him, especially his beloved wife Penny. Karl Chevrolet asks that people allow the family privacy and time to grieve the amazing life Carl lived.