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DORIAN RING
May 13, 2018
Steve, was one of my dear friends while we attended college in La Crosse and after when we were room mates in Waukesha after graduated. Steve always impressed me with his attitude and his humor about life. Knowing and living with Steve during my earlier years, our 20's / 30's were always great. He was a great person, father, dad and human being. I am so sorry to hear and learn of his passing. He will always be remembered fondly. Steve had a positive influence on so many people in his life. He'll be missed.
Larry Cardassi
January 23, 2010
Dear Carpenter Family, I wanted to express my deepest sympathies for your loss. I knew Steve well from playing against him and Dave many times with my partner, Mike Rocheleau (and to my best recollection having lost most of those matches!) . I remember him best as a total gentleman and sportsman, who was highly competitive but always fair. He was a very good man. I hope you will find comfort in knowing others cared about Steve so much. With Deepest Sympathies and Prayers, Larry Cardassi, W. Allis, WI
Michael Rocheleau
January 22, 2010
I am truly sorry for your loss. I was fortunate to be a tennis player at the same time as Steve. I enjoyed playing both with and against him. Win or lose he was the same great person and am sure he was with all the people he knew. he will be missed
January 21, 2010
My thoughts are with all of you. I got to know Steven in the ALS clinic and in the pulmonary clinic and it was such a joy to see him. He always had a smile on his face. He will be missed, but no forgotten.
Take care. --Marlette( respiratory therapist at Froedtert)
Jeff Radish
January 17, 2010
To Rachel and Andrew,sorry we could not be there for you in your time of need,buy you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and that we will miss your dad but he is in a better place.May God bless you and keep you strong. Love uncle Jeff and aunt Vicky and family.
Eathan Guler
January 17, 2010
Mr. Carpenter was my gym teacher many years ago at Hawthorne Elementary school in Waukesha, and while I cannot say physical education was my favorite class, he was a decent teacher and was popular among several students. He occasionally had some positive comments to say, and always had a positive attitude. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Carpenter Family at this time while they are coping with their unfathomable loss. Steve Carpenter was a good man, and his loss will be surely felt among those who loved him. God Blessings upon you at this time.
Mary Ellen (Fauerbach) Aspenson
January 15, 2010
Dear Carpenter Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Our families' friendship goes back so far, to times shared in the old neighborhood and St. Mary's. May your hearts be filled with happy memories of Steve and lightened by knowing his peace today. Fondly, Mel
Sarah Yuhas
January 15, 2010
Dear Carpenter family-
I was lucky to have Mr. Carpenter as a phy ed teacher at Lowell in the 90's. Aside from having gym class with him as a young adult, we’ve also had a unique connection in that my life has significantly changed when my father was diagnosed with ALS as well.
While I know all too well how this disease can be devastating, I had the opportunity to meet up with Mr. Carpenter at his ALS benefit in March 2009. Ironically, it didn’t seem like he was thinking about ALS and its effects at all. Rather, he was happily engaging in conversation with the people who mattered most to him. He was living for the moment and loving every second of it; I think that’s how I’ll remember him.
Michelle Radish
January 15, 2010
Dear Andrew, Rachel and Carpenter
Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
I would like to share a story
about what kind of man your father
was.
Last month, at my father-in-law's
funeral, a man walked up to us.
The man, who was obviously quite
ill, was Steve Carpenter. Steve
was no longer able to talk. In
his hands he held up a child's
draw and erase board. On the board
he had written, "I loved Uncle Rollie."
This man who was suffering in the
final stages of his own fatal
disease, took the time to ease our
family's sadness and pay his respects.
I am in awe of this man's character,
kindness, and generosity. Stephen
Carpenter, was a giant of a man.
Judy Maday-Sullivan
January 14, 2010
The thoughts and prayers of my family are with all of the Carpenter Family at this time of great sadness. Steve’s memory and inspiration will have a positive affect on many others for years to come. The last time we talked it was about my daughter’s attempt to make the tennis team. He said “tell her to never give up”. I think that says it all. Jack’s loud voice woke me up many a Sunday morning when he would stop by after church for coffee with my parents. Steve will probably get no sleep in heaven with his dad!
January 14, 2010
Steve was thoughtful, insightful, compassionate, passionate, trusting, reliable, inspirationsl, adventurous, respectful, and a person with an honorable deep faith and convictions. His timeless legacy will continue for those who dearly miss him and are filled with thanksgiving that he was a part of their life. He led an exemplary life focused on others, and dearly hoped and prayed for stem cells to become available in time in his quest to have his health restored. If these qualities were common it would truly be a wonderful world; but Steve was uncommon in many, many ways.
For Andrew and Rachel, the sadness of the unexpected departure of your dear father - which I also experienced with the passing of my father - is likely unfathomable. May you find comfort in his deep love for each of you. and strengh from his enduring love and legacy.
With heartfelt kindness,
JSB
Wales
Dave Sarnowski
January 14, 2010
Steve was a positive force in my life and we had the opportunity to play some doubles tournaments together. His positive influence and fun loving attitude helped shape my life. My guess is he battled this horrible disease as tough as he battle an opponent in tennis. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
January 14, 2010
Our condolences go out to the entire Carpenter family. It has been a joy to get to know Steve over the last year. His struggle with ALS was inspirational as he became quite active in his advocacy of the disease. He will be greatly missed.
-Colleen and Kevin Vanderkolk
Denise (McConeghy) Wein
January 14, 2010
Steve was a classmate of mine in high school(CMH). We became good friends thru various classes, student council meetings and many fun actitivites that found us hanging together. A nicer guy you couldn't find.
Steve was someone who genuinely cared about you as a person and so wanted you to be happy.
Our paths crossed occasionally again over the past 15 years and he would still flash that great big smile of his. You knew he was glad to see you.
It's sad to know he didn't realize his dream of seeing his kids grow up well into their adulthood. He was so proud when ever he spoke of them.
For those of us that were blessed to have had Steve touch our lives in the smallest of ways, we are very, very lucky. As a friend from back in the day, I will miss him especially since his life was cut so short. He really did have so much to offer to anyone he met.
My sympathy to Andrew,Rachel and all of the Carpenter family.
January 14, 2010
Our condolences to the entire Carpenter family. We will miss Steve. We enjoyed playing tennis with him and talking with him. He had a great heart and would go out of his way to help others.
Bob and Debby Gressen
Michelle Crawford
January 13, 2010
Betty and the Entire Carpenter Family, Our prayers and love is extended out to you and at this time of great loss. Steve was a wonderful man just like his Dad, and they are playing tennis together again on the best tennis court ever...Heaven! Our Love today and forever,
Marilyn Voyles & Terry, Michelle (Voyles), Nicholas, Elizabeth Crawford
Lois Williams
January 13, 2010
Elizabeth, Jean, Matt & Family
We may not have known Steve, but if he was anything like the three of you he was a great person to know..he sounds like he was such a caring wonderful man to have as a son, brother & friend.
Please allow us to grieve for your loss & accept our Prayers to each of you.
We had a close friend that died of ALS and it is a shame that we have not been able to find a CURE as of yet...we Pray that this will happen..
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of Steve...GOD BLESS Mark, Lois & Friends in Marquette
Dolly Oberlin
January 13, 2010
Jan. 13,2010
I met Steve in 1977. He embraced my family full heartily especially my husband Dave Oberlin. They played tennis together against other teams.
Fun was had by all, this was largely due to Steve's good humor. He was also the only guy I knew who was prepared to play any sport. All you had to do was open his trunk and see all his toys. When Dave died, Steve said my son especially needed a guy around. He graciously gave Mark tennis lessons whether he wanted them or not. There are so many other things I fondly remember about Steve but I'm stopping now. It makes me sad that his life was cut short and he suffered so at the end.Steve added so much whenever he was around.
Andrew and Rachel I'm the one who sent your Dad some tennis pictures. If you haven't seen them pull them out. They're great! Steve will be missed
Dolly Oberlin Bodega Bay, CA
Matt Radish
January 13, 2010
Dear Rachel, Andrew & Family,
On behalf of our Mother and our family, please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers. Last month, greatly weakened by the affects of ALS, Steve ventured out into the bitter cold to pay his last respects to my Dad, his Uncle Rollie. Unable to speak, his writing board read: "I loved Uncle Rollie". We expressed our appreciation to him, Steve shook his head drawing our attention to the back of his writing board which read "Thank you". Steve was a good man and father, and he will be missed by our family.
Marla Gloudeman
January 13, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mr.Carpenter at this sad time. My children were both students of his at Lowell and knew him for many years. Mr. Carpenter always took an interest in the sports they were involved with outside of school and always had a smile for them. He will be remembered fondly by our family.
January 13, 2010
Steve was a gentleman on and off the court. He was competitive and always a pleasure to play; he brought out the best in his opponents. He enjoyed winning but was gracious in defeat (not often), and was quick to share a beer and kind words after a match. He was a 1st class guy.
Jack Koehler
Keith Farley
January 13, 2010
Steve was one of the finest, most caring, giving people I have known. My son and Andrew are close friends and it was through their friendship that I first met Steve. What always impressed me about him was his caring about others, always....It was hard to get a question in about his family as he always wanted to know about our family and what they were doing. When it came to tennnis, his love of the game and wanting others to enjoy the success and abilities that the game had brought him, he gave of his time, resources, and love.........I thank the Lord for knowing Steve Carpenter and look foward to seeing his family to let them know what a wonderful human being he was...May he rest now in God's Kingdom until I see him again....
Jean and Sven Prestbroten
January 13, 2010
God bless him. My brother (Charles "Harpo" Ebert) has ALS. We will hang on to the hope that there WILL be a cure for this disease in the near future. Steve meant a lot to Harpo. Our comfort is knowing "He is well with the Lord." My Prayers go out to Steve's family. Jean Prestbroten.
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