Claude Philippe Carpenter D.D.S.

Carpenter, Claude Philippe, D.D.S. April 10, 1928 - June 14, 2010. Claude Philippe Carpenter, husband to Dr. Marietta Advincula of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 14, 2010, at the age of 82. Claude was the Son of Guy and Yvonne Carpenter of Vincennes, France, He was happily married for 17 years to his wife and was the loving father of Karin, Chris (Janet), Roberta, Paul (Kimberly) and Peter (Donna). He was the loving step-father to Monica (Brad) Nagel, Ronna (Rick) Fernandez, and Melanie (Dr. Patrick) Fitzgerald. Also survived by 18 loving grandchildren, his sister, Monique Emily of St George France, sister-in-law, Monique Carpenter of Toulouse, France, and nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Gerald and Jacques Vincent and brother-in-law, Dr. Marc Emily. Claude grew up in France, served in WWII in 1945 then relocated to Milwaukee to attend Dental School at Marquette University (1954). Claude practiced Dentistry until 2000. Claude's early life was impacted by the kindness of another (Goething Miller) and he continued to pay that gesture forward throughout the rest of his life. He gave to others including sponsoring Chinese and Vietnamese families through the outreach program at St. Pius Congregation, most notably the Lee (Ly) family; To (Szu), Hai (Edna), Long, Ngyuyen (Mabel), Lien (Scott), Son, Lan, Toan, Phung (Bao) and grandchildren. He volunteered at St. Ben's Food Kitchen, visited prisoners at the jail and promoted the ministries of the Benedict Center, helped out at the Guadalupe Center, and helped organize many CROP Walks. In the 1980's and 1990's, he made many trips to administer dentistry in Haiti then in the Philippines, establishing dental clinics in both. In 1989 Claude was a recipient of the WISN 12 Who Care Volunteer, in 1990 the Greater Milwaukee Dental Association's Service to Dentistry Award, in 1997 he received the St. Vincent de Paul's Ozanam Medallion Award, and the Filipino community honored him with the 2005 Community Service Award. He enjoyed his grandchildren, volunteering and fishing. Everyone who met Claude will remember him as a gentle caring and witty Frenchman who was more concerned about others then himself. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2010, from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM at the ZWASKA FUNERAL HOME, 4900 West Bradley, Milwaukee. Visitation continues on Friday, June 18, 2010, from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, at ST. EUGENE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7600 North Port Washington Road, Milwaukee. Interment Maryhill Catholic Cemetery in Niles, Illinois. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to everyone at Golden Living Center-Bradley, for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Rosalie Manor, Inc. of Milwaukee, WI or The Society of Saint Pius X in Kansas City, MO, in care of Father Jacques Emily.