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Carl Sunby Obituary
Carl enlisted in the Navy in August of 1943, where he became an Aviation Radioman from 1943 to 1946. He came back to Milton and married his beloved sweetheart Gwendolyn (Holliday) Sunby on June 15, 1948 and graduated from Milton College in the Spring of 1949. He also received his Masters Degree in Physical Education from the University of Madison Wisconsin.
Carl started his teaching and coaching career in 1949 in Johnson Creek, Wis. It was there that Carl took the Johnson Creek baseball team to State Tournament. He then moved to Edgerton, Wis., where he taught Physical Education and was the coach of all sports, football, baseball and basketball. While coaching there, he took the Edgerton baseball team to State Tournament as well. Carl's years of coaching spawned many of his greatest achievements in his coaching career. Aside from his teaching and coaching career, he was also a Drivers Education Teacher for 35 years starting in Johnson Creek and ending in Green Bay.
The Sunby family moved to Green Bay in 1956, where Carl taught and coached basketball at East High School. Carl also officiated high school, college basketball and football games. He then taught at the first Green Bay Southwest High School, which is Lombardi Middle School now. Carl was asked to set up the Athletic Program at the newly built Southwest High School in 1972, where he then finished out his career and retired in 1987. It was after his retirement that the Students at Southwest High School voted to name the gymnasium in his honor, for all the achievements he made as the Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher.
After retiring, Carl and his wife, Gwendolyn spent the winter months down at their second home in Surprise, Ariz. for the next 21 years where Carl was an avid golfer. Carl started playing golf at an early age up until a few years ago. He enjoyed being with his family and spending time with his kids, grandkids and great- grandkids. He was also a true Green Bay Packer fan and had been a season ticket holder since 1957. Carl also officiated Green Bay Packer practices under head coach, Lindy Infante. He had also been a member of the Elks Club in Green Bay, for many years as well as a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Green Bay, Wis., where his wife, Gwendolyn is still currently a member.
Carl died peacefully at his home with his wife, Gwendolyn and his family by his side. He was 86 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Gwendolyn (Holliday) Sunby; three children, Gail (Frank) Smith, Rand (Sue) Sunby, Dr. Carl R. Sunby: six grandchildren, Erica (Brad) Deines, Marc (Lainee) Sunby, Amy (Andy) Goike, Jon Sunby, Alexa Sunby,Lauren Sunby; four great-grandchildren, Taylor Deines, Darren Deines, Brett Deines, Veronica Sunby; a sister, Mary Lee (Wayne) Astin; and many nieces, nephews and cousins as well as his aunt, Lucille (Wells) Sunby.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Helen (Granzo) Sunby and Carl Martin Sunby; an uncle, Louis Sunby; an aunt, Carolyn (Granzo) Stondall; and a niece, Marnie (Astin) Jeanquardt.
The Family would like to express many thanks to Dr. Al Musa and his medical team as well as Hospice Care of Green Bay and Hospice Care Inc. of Janesville Wis., for their generous and loving care of Carl.
Funeral Services will be held at WHITCOMB-LYNCH-ALBRECHT FUNERAL HOME, MILTON, Wis., on Friday Sept 23, 2011. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. with services immediately following.
Carl will be laid to rest at Nicolet Memorial Gardens in Green Bay, Wis., at the Shrine of the Good Shepherd where there will be a visitation from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. with services to follow on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice Care Inc. 3001 W. Memorial Dr. Janesville Wi. 53548.
Whitcomb-Lynch-Albrecht
Funeral Homes, Milton
828 S. Janesville St.,
608-868-2542
www.whitcomb-lynch-
albrecht.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Carl Sunby
Brenda Mathias
September 15, 2019
Remembering a great man on the anniversary of his passing. May his family be comforted knowing that Carl is with God and is waiting to meet them again. You are dearly missed Mr. Sunby.
Brenda Murawski Mathias, Class 1986 Southwest High School
Dean Pallex
September 24, 2011
Mr. Sunby was one of those great teachers you could sit and talk to after school. My brother and I had the privilege of delivering newspapers to Mr. Sunby’s home for 9 years. I thought of him often when I’d pass through the old neighborhood. After college, I worked in that wonderfully small town of Milton for 3 years so it was interesting to hear he was from there. Thanks for teaching me the drivers ed. rules of the road Mr. Sunby. Keep it at 10 and 2. Southwest ’87.
Jeff Borremans
September 24, 2011
So sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Sunby, he was a wonderful person and teacher. He touched so many lives in so many ways. He will be sadly missed by all people who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Carl's family. Jeff Borremans (class of 74).
September 22, 2011
He was a teacher that taught phy ed, you did not get an A for showing up, you earned it with Mr. Sunby, RIP.
Denis Boulanger class of 84
Judy Herlache
September 22, 2011
My condolences to Mr. Sunbys' family. He was my American History teacher at East High School in the 60's. Mr. Sunby was one of the best (if not thee best) teacher at East High School. He has touched many lives and will be sadly missed by those that loved him. God Bless Mr. Sunby and his family. May he rest in peace.
Christine (Conta)Goodner
September 22, 2011
My condolences to Mr.Sunbys' family. I remember him well as an energetic positive teacher and providing exciting teams that achieved great things. Southwest High class of 1974
Joe Cousineau
September 21, 2011
Mr Sunby - I hope that while on this Earth you were able to reflect on and understand how many lives you have so positively touched.
Allen Hoffenbecker
September 21, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr.Sunby. I was a student at GBSW '83-'86. Mr. Sunby was my gym teacher & driving instructor.I always enjoyed talking to him. My condolences go out to the entire Sunby family.
Gina Kollath Schomaker
September 21, 2011
Everyone at Southwest High School loved Mr. Sunby. He made a difference in so many lives. I'm also sending condolences to Mrs. Sunby from your longtime hairdresser Linda.
Ken Eggen
September 21, 2011
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Sunby. I was a student at GBSW from 1977-1980. He was my gym teacher, and he taught me how to drive. My condolences to the entire Sunby family.
Tary Fritsch-Bowker
September 21, 2011
So sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Sunby! I was a student at SWHS from 1976-1980 and knew him well. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Tary (Fritsch) Bowker - Green Bay, WI
September 21, 2011
My sympathies to the Sunby family. Carl was by far one of the best teachers a kid could have had.
E. Piontek - G.B. Southwest '75
Stephen Ash
September 21, 2011
Prayers and thoughts are with Mr. Sunby's family.
Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine,
et lux perpetua luceat eis.
Te decet hymnus, Deus, in Sion.
God's Peace.
Sr. Mary Katherine Fax
September 21, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the entire Sunby family. Carl was a mentor to me as I began teaching at Southwest High School. Every student seemed to appreciate his friendliness and good humor and his sense of trying to relate to every person and seemed to make them a better person. I have never worked with a more organized person in my life. His files were unbelievable. I really looked up to him and admired his work ethic. My prayers are with all of you as you mourn the death of such a good man. I am sure the Lord is appreciating his good humor up in heaven. If I didn't live in Chicago, I would certainly be at his funeral. My prayers and the prayers of my entire Felician community will be with you. Peace, Sr. Mary Katherine Fax -former S.W. Physical education teacher
Mike Anderson
September 21, 2011
I would like to extend my sympathies to Carl's wife, Randy, Carl Jr. and the entire Sunby family. He was caring teacher/coach. I will always remember for his sense of humor before basketball games and on our trips to golf tournaments. He helped so many students at Southwest HS, he will not be forgotten. My condolences to the entire family.
Mike Anderson
September 21, 2011
My deepest sympathies go out to Carl's wife, Randy, Carl Jr. and the entire Sunby family. I will always remember Carl as a personble teacher & coach, for his sense of humor before basketball games and on our trips to golf tournaments. I have very fond memories of Carl at Southwest High School. He will be truly missed.
Tom Zeske
September 21, 2011
My deepest sympathies to Carls wife and family. Carl was my favorite teacher at Southwest. He treated every student with great respect. My best memory was when I came out of the locker room late for swim class, and he told me to get in line as he was addressing the class. As I walked by him I gave him a small nudge and he fell backwards in the pool. Mr. Sunby could have gotten mad, but being the kind of person he was, he laughed along with his class. RIP Mr. Sunby. You will be missed.
Stephanie Martens Seefeldt
September 21, 2011
Mr. Sunby was my gym teacher at Southwest. I was a music geek. He always - ALWAYS - affirmed my love of music and even let me skip out of gym for 'rehearsals' on a regular basis. He was such a lovely man, and a wonderful teacher. My love and prayers to his family.
Dave Preller
September 21, 2011
May God bless you Carl and the entire Sunby family. Thank you for being a personable and caring teacher/coach with an outstanding sense of humor. Always easy to talk to it's obvious Carl touched many, many lives in his career, he made Southwest HS a better place. My sympathies to Carl's wife and family.
BILL & WAVA MOSBRUCKER
September 21, 2011
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF CARL, WE BOTH ENJOYED TALKING WITH CARL, A I ENJOYED GOLFING WITH HIM HERE IN ARIZONIA. WE WILL MISS HIM.
BILL AND WAVA
Doug Hartjes
September 21, 2011
Mr. Sunby was one of my favoriate teachers at Southwest. He was a kind and caring man who loved teaching and saw the best in his students. I will never forget how he touched my life.
Brenda Murawski Mathias
September 21, 2011
I was sad to hear the news of Carl Sunby. He was a great teacher, it was a pleasure to have known him when I was a student at Southwest High School. My condolence to his wife and family.
Mary
September 21, 2011
My condolences to Mr. Sunby's family. He as a great and interesting history teacher , as well as an equally good basketball coach at East High in the 60's.
Thank you!
He has touched many of our lives.
RIP, Carl Sunby
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