Carl W. Wille Sr.

Son of Erich and Opal (Fisher) Wille, Carl was born in Woodstock, Ill., on June 25, 1941. He spent 40 years of his life in nearby Belvidere, Ill., where he worked as a laborer in an ice cream factory. In 2004, Carl moved to this area and spent time doing the things he enjoyed: bowling, golfing and fishing. Carl was an avid Red Wings hockey fan and also followed the Rockford Ice Hoggs, a semi-pro team he was fond of. He was also a proud member of the Moose Lodge.

Carl is survived by his children, Gregory, Carl Jr., Kathy (Perry) Gould, and Michael; son-in-law Steve Oman; brother Edwin Wille (Barb); sisters Donna (Richard) Kloos, Joyce (Cayce) Evans, Alice Johnson (Joe) and Pat Bounds (Rick); brother-in-law Ron McNeely; grandchildren Chad (Leeann) Fredy, Jeff Fredy, Donald Sanderson, Ryan Wille, Angie (Donny) Oman, Joey (Heather) Oman and Hanna Oman; and many great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Peggy Oman; brother Paul; and sisters Irma McNeely, Dian Foote, and Betty McCullough.

The family would like to extend a special word of thanks to the staff at Optalis and the staff at Marshfield Medical Center, especially Dr. Frier. Additionally, they are grateful for the expert care of Dr. Jacobs, Dr. Derrick Schinderle, and Dr. Funtanilla.

A visitation for Carl will be held on Tuesday, May 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain.

Condolences may be expressed to the family of Carl Wille online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.

The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.