Gregory E. Carpenter age 55 of Cuba City, WI, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at Southwest Health Center in Platteville, WI, after a battle with cancer. He was born February 20, 1956 in Monroe, WI, the son of Orville and Lorene (Gill) Carpenter. Greg was affectionately known as "Monk" to his friends. He grew up in Gratiot, WI, and graduated from Black Hawk High School in 1975. After graduation, Greg worked at the Black Hawk Junior High and Elementary Schools in Gratiot as a custodian. He also worked for Micro Switch in Galena, IL, and Barber Coleman in Darlington, WI, before ending his working career at ITW Shakeproof in Darlington.
Greg is survived by three brothers: Robert (Debbie) Carpenter of Monroe, Michael Carpenter of Madison, WI, and Clifford (Juanita) Carpenter of Prairie du Chien, WI; one nephew: Chad Carpenter of Monroe; three nieces: Carrie Carpenter and Heather Paffel both of Monroe, and Megan Carpenter of Prairie du Chien; six great-nephews; four great-nieces; good friends: Bruce Stietz and Carol Lee, Tim Ditzworth and Jewel McNett, Mike Pandow, and many others who visited him during his illness. He was preceded in death by his parents; maternal grandparents: William "Earl" and Edith Gill; and paternal grandparents: Ernest and Winifred Carpenter.
Greg was an avid golfer and loved to hit the casino whenever he could. He truly enjoyed spending time with his friends. Greg will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 15, 2011, at 11:00 A.M. at Darlington United Methodist Church, 546 Main Street (Park Place) in Darlington, WI, with Rev. Larry Hakes officiating. Burial will be in Gratiot M.E. Cemetery in rural Gratiot. A visitation will be held Sunday, August 14, 2011 from 2:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. at Erickson Funeral Home, 508 Main Street (Park Place) in Darlington and Monday, August 15, 2011, from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at the church. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Greg's name.
Greg is survived by three brothers: Robert (Debbie) Carpenter of Monroe, Michael Carpenter of Madison, WI, and Clifford (Juanita) Carpenter of Prairie du Chien, WI; one nephew: Chad Carpenter of Monroe; three nieces: Carrie Carpenter and Heather Paffel both of Monroe, and Megan Carpenter of Prairie du Chien; six great-nephews; four great-nieces; good friends: Bruce Stietz and Carol Lee, Tim Ditzworth and Jewel McNett, Mike Pandow, and many others who visited him during his illness. He was preceded in death by his parents; maternal grandparents: William "Earl" and Edith Gill; and paternal grandparents: Ernest and Winifred Carpenter.
Greg was an avid golfer and loved to hit the casino whenever he could. He truly enjoyed spending time with his friends. Greg will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 15, 2011, at 11:00 A.M. at Darlington United Methodist Church, 546 Main Street (Park Place) in Darlington, WI, with Rev. Larry Hakes officiating. Burial will be in Gratiot M.E. Cemetery in rural Gratiot. A visitation will be held Sunday, August 14, 2011 from 2:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. at Erickson Funeral Home, 508 Main Street (Park Place) in Darlington and Monday, August 15, 2011, from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at the church. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Greg's name.