Homer "Dick" Carpenter, age 73, of Coloma, Wisconsin died December 10, 2007 at the Moundview Memorial Extended Care in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. His son, Pastor Richard Carpenter will officiate. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday.
Dick was born November 2, 1934 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Homer and Helen Carpenter. He married Bonnie Ott on November 2, 1993 in Fort Myers, Florida. Dick was a musician for 40 years; he enjoyed playing the guitar. He was an airplane enthusiast who flew single engine planes and loved to build radio controlled model planes. In his free time, Dick enjoyed playing golf with his brothers and spending time with family and friends.
Memorials may be sent to Roseberrys Funeral Home.
Dick was preceded in death by:
Father Homer Carpenter
Mother Helen Carpenter
Sister Joan Carlson
Grandson Chad Carpenter
Nephew Gay Carlson
Nephew Paul Carpenter
Father-in-Law Vilas Johnson
Survivors:
Wife: Bonnie Carpenter of Coloma, Wisconsin
Son: Richard (Debbie) Carpenter of Hendersonville, North Carolina
Daughter: Laurie (Scott) Wheeler of Fletcher, North Carolina
Step-Son: Daniel Ott of Melrose, Wisconsin
Step-Daughter: Tina (Randy) Glynn of Fall River, Wisconsin
Brother: Bob (Marlene) Carpenter of Big Flats, Wisconsin
Brother: Don (Joan) Carpenter of Green Lake, Wisconsin
Brother: Tom (Ginny) Carpenter of Oxford, Wisconsin
Mother-in Law: Mary Johnson of Melrose, Wisconsin
Grandchildren: 7
Great-Grandchildren: 7
Nephews: 9
Nieces: 2
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
To Rick, Debbie, & your family: We are praying for you during this time of loss. During these times of sad thoughts may God remind you of Philippians 4:8 – "Finally, brothers, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, wh
Rick, praying for you and your family during this difficult time. May God lift you and your family and give you extra strength during the Christmas season and may you have safe travels.
bonnie my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
We will miss Dick!! I have many good memories of him from my younger years!! He was a great man!!
Even though words cannot ease the pain of your loss please know that your family is in my prayers and thoughts.
Sorry to hear of Dicks passing, I will always remember him as a great guitar player and a fun person just to be around. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.