Carly Schuberg was discharged from the Marine Corps in 1946 at the end of World War II, and joined his mother in the insurance business. In 1949 he married Kathleen Hurst and had three children, Carleen, Rex, and Linda.

Over the years, Carly has been very active in the community, serving as an auctioneer for 51 years, beginning at box social functions.

He drove horses in sulky races from 1947 to 1952, and announced harness racing both in Mecosta County and all over the state from 1952 to 1983.

He retired from the insurance business in 1977 when his son Rex took over.