Allen D. Cardo, age 93, of Adams (formerly of Town of Richfield), Wisconsin died Friday, February 9, 2007 at the Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship. Rev. Candy Lisiecki will officiate. Interment will be at the White Cemetery, Town of Coloma, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Allen was born July 12, 1913 in Coloma, Wisconsin the son of John and Amelia (Schreiber) Cardo. He married Gladys Smith on April 30, 1935 in Coloma. He farmed the home farm most of his life moving to Adams around a year ago. He was a past member of the Town of Richfield Board; Church Council, emergency fire warden for 25 years.
Allen was preceded in death by his Parents, John and Amelia Cardo; Wife, Gladys Cardo; Son, John Cardo; Brothers, Chester and Glen Cardo; and sisters; Hazel Lindow, Susie Harlan, Gladys Bartlett.
Survivors:
Son: Richard (Arlene) Cardo of Friendship, WI
Daughter: Lila (Allyn) Thorson of Hancock, WI
Son: Gerald Cardo of Coloma, WI
Daughter: Karen Moen of Marshfield, WI
Daughter: Donna (Richard) Foster of Coloma, WI
Sister: Stella Greene of Lemon Grove, CA
further survived by 14 grandchildren and many great grandchildren
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
We extend our condolences to the family. We read the obituary in the Waushara Argus on Thursday and it was too late to attend the service. You have our sympathy. We have good memories of Allen and Gladys.
Allen will be missed by many family, friends and aquaintences. May he rest in peace and keep the laughter comming in our hearts.
I sad a t the loss of Grandpa Cardo. He always had a story to tell! I know he will be missed. I wish I could be there.
Love,
The "Georgia Brat"
Lee Ann
Our sympathy goes out to all the family. Sorry we can not attend. Grandpa was a heck of a guy always making jokes and a very interesting person to talk to. Know he is in our thoughts and prayers as are all of you. Take care Love Kathy
I have many childhood memories of "Grandpa Cardo" when we would go up to Uncle Jerry’s farm for easter and summer break. My condolences to the family. He was a good man.
Dear Family,
When I think of Uncle Allen my first thought that always comes to mind is how he taught a little "City Girl" to milk a cow. First you had to see if the hole in the udder was square or round. I bet I’m not the only one that ever had that tr
Dearest Family…
It was just 13 months ago to the very day that George passed away. He and George were always such good friends and we’re sure that they will enjoy each other’s company now in the Spirit World.
We extend our condolences to all of
Sorry to hear of the passing of Allen. I stopped by a couple of years ago and talked to Allen after my visit with Jerry. He was a wonderful person.
Dear Friends – Sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
More precious than silver or gold,
wise beyond belief
with stories of old,
like sunshine after a rain
and a twinkle in his eye,
with always some to say,
Now a rainbow in thew sky,
and memories in our hearts held in place by tears.
Always ready with a joke to make you smile, and a second one was sure to come if you were really having a tough day. Memories that will last forever.
I had met Allen some years ago through a mutual friend Mrs. Dorothy Wilson. Dorothy and Allen took myself and my son Daniel to church at South Burr Oak a couple of times. Allen took to my son quite well and had some very humorous conversations with the
You have our deepest sympathy at the loss
of your father.
Richard,Lila,Gerry, and Karen and families,
I’m so sorry on your loss/May God comfort you during this difficult time. Hold all your memories close.