William A. “Bill” Carpenter
William Albert “Bill” Carpenter, age 85, of Omro, died peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh.
He was born March 21, 1939, at home in the Township of Rushford, WI, the son of Alvin and Dorothy Bishop Carpenter. Bill attended Bell School in rural Omro and Berlin High School. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force as an Electronic Engine Control Technician from 1956-1959. On May 14, 1960, he was united in marriage to Susan Miller at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Neenah.
Bill attended area technical colleges taking electronics classes. He sold insurance but dedicated his career as an office machine technician from 1960-2003, the last 20 years on commercial machines for Modern Business Machines. When Bill wasn’t busy fixing everyone’s copy machines, he enjoyed farming, camping, playing cards and traveling with Susan to 35 states, including both oceans. He volunteered as a 4-H leader and Sunday School teacher and was a member of Winneconne American Legion Post #364 and Grace English Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife, Susan; three sons, William Carpenter, Dale (Michelle) Carpenter and Edward Carpenter; one daughter, Tammy (Dennis) Retzlaff; six grandchildren, Emily, Derek, Cody, Jared, April and Anthony; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Dobson and Doris Koepke; and his devoted canine companion, Love Bug. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Jean Fairbanks and Enid Sailer.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, March 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Barbola Funeral Chapel in Berlin. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Larry Witt officiating. Military honors to follow, performed by Wells-Krause VFW Post #2925. Anyone wishing to send a sympathy card to the family, please mail to William Carpenter, c/o Barbola Funeral Chapel, PO Box 201, Berlin, WI 54923.
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