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RACINE - William A. Carlson, age 54, passed away in Froedtert Memorial Hospital on Friday, September 12, 2014. He was born in Racine on December 14, 1959 the son of the late Charles and Betty (nee: Steberl) Carlson. Bill has been employed as an Assistant Manager for Wal-Mart for the past 16 years. On October 13, 2004 he was united in marriage to the former Lisa Graney. Bill formerly attended Grace Church and more recently the A and D Bikers Ministry. He was a member of the Racine HOG Chapter. Next to his family & friends, Bill loved his Harley. Surviving are his wife, Lisa; children, Staci Farrar of Swansea, IL; Josh (Marissa Hawkinson) Saaf-Carlson of Racine; Sara Carlson of West Allis; Alex (Christina) Durrant of Elburn, IL; grandchildren, Aidan, Peyton, Carter, Maddox, Aubree, and Baylee; brothers and sisters, Bob (Kristine) Carlson, Don (Lucy) Carlson, all of Racine; Kathy (Bill) Blomberg of Raymond and Sharon (Bill) Schroeder of Racine; father-in-law, Hank Graney of Elgin, IL; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kathy (Jim) Higgins of Petersburg, IL; Kim (Dale) Lackey of Montgomery, IL; Jan (Lars) Nohling of Elgin, IL; Beth (Tim) Robbe of Wildwood, MO; and Greg (Judy) Graney of Mukwonago, WI. Bill’s nieces, nephews, other relatives, a host of friends, and co-workers survive him. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his mother- in-law, Martha Graney. His funeral service will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the family to establish a living memorial in his name. DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY 4600 County Line Rd. 552-9000 www.draeger-langendorf.com
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Bill...You will be truly missed!You were a true friend and co-worker.We love you, but god loved you more.R.I.P Bill!!God give your family everlasting peace and understanding.
Dorothy Tillman
September 17, 2014
Our condolences to Lisa and Bill's family. We are truly sorry for your loss. God Bless! Lee and Diane Penzkowski
September 16, 2014
We are so saddened to continue through life with out you Billy. We send our deepest sympathy to Lisa and the entire Carlson family. You will remain in our prayers and thoughts until we can meet once again. We wish you all God's peace as he holds you all so close.
Harold & Ruthann Stephens
September 16, 2014
It's a great loss to all who knew Bill and his infectious smile, laugh, and love of life. He will be missed in body but lives on in spirit.
God Bless
T-nT
September 16, 2014
So sad to read of Bill's passing, he was always happy whenever he stopped into the shop about doing something new to the Harley. Please know that your whole family is in our prayers.
Chris & Carla
Spartacus Cycle Works
September 16, 2014
Lisa,
I am deeply saddened for your loss.
May the beautiful memories you two made together comfort you.
Dana
September 16, 2014
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Paulette Runkel
September 15, 2014
Our sincere condolences to the family. May God bless!
Tom & Karen Chernouski
September 15, 2014
Always happy and smiling with a greeting to everyone. You will be so missed Bill by so many of us at Walmart.Rest in peace.
Naomi Zeytoonian
September 15, 2014
Lisa, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Carlson family during this difficult time.
Bonnie Rossmann
September 15, 2014
My heart goes out to Lisa and all of Bills family in this time of sorrow he will be greatly missed
Lori Anchondo
September 15, 2014
My deepest condolences and prayers to Lisa, his children, grandchildren and family. Bill will be deeply missed by many. I was truly blessed to have known such a Wonderful and Caring Gentleman. Rest in Peace Bill.
Sandi Hubbard
September 15, 2014
Bill you were a really nice manager, and a great guy. You will be missed.
Tami Tetzlaff
September 14, 2014
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