Carl Wilderman

WILDERMAN, CARL H.LAKE MILLS    Carl H. Wilderman, passed away on Saturday May 21, 2016 at the age of 75 Carl was born to Herman and Viola (Bartelt) Wilderman on January 27, 1941, near Beaver Dam. He was married to Anita Keller on August 13, 1961. Together they raised four children, James (Hope) Of Markesan, Dianna (Stewart) Hassler of Lake Mills, Melissa "Kate" (Mark) Anderson of Lake Mills and Richard (Karen) of Adams. Carl had been an auto mechanic and body shop foreman at the Ford dealership in Lake Mills, for many years. He was employed by WIS PAK in Watertown from 1975 until his retirement. In 2012 they sold their home of 40 years and moved to Trinity Pines Retirement Center. There he enjoyed card playing, shooting pool and Saturday morning coffee with the "Guys". He is survived by Anita, his children and their spouses, ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He is also survived by several step sisters and step brothers. He is preceded in death by his parents, step father Louis Johnson, two grandsons Scott and Shawn Anderson, sister in law Emily Drews and brother in law Virgil List. Per Carl's wishes there will be no funeral services. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday June 12th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 7048 Highway V Lake Mills. In case of inclement weather, the celebration will be held at Trinity Pines 326 W. Pine Street in Lake Mills. The family wishes to thank Rainbow Hospice for their loving care for Carl during his illness, especially Tabitha, Rhonda and Joanie. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Rainbow Hospice would be appreciated.