Carl Erwin, 88, of Shell Lake died Monday, April 7, 2014 at Benedictine Living Center. He was born February 23, 1926 in Irton, OH to Esely and Nola Belle (Adams) Erwin. Carl moved to Lily, WI as a young boy and later worked with his father and brothers logging. On July 18, 1944 he joined the Army as an automotive technician. In January of 1945, he served with the 788th maintenance ordinance in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theater until April of 1946. He was discharged on May 13, 1946. He was married in Lily, WI on June 29, 1946 to Geraldine Gibbs, the love of his life. They lived in Lily and Carl worked as a logger building a thriving logging business. They moved to Barron in 1968 and logged various counties in northwestern Wisconsin. Barron County honored him with an award of appreciation for his excellence in the logging industry. He and his wife also owned and operated two restaurants in Spooner, The Open Kitchen and Riverstreet.
Above all, Carl loved the Lord and served him faithfully. His faith influenced many. He loved his family and was a much loved husband, father and grandfather. Carl and his wife enjoyed traveling the US. His main hobby was gardening and he got great pleasure in giving from his bountiful harvest to his family and friends.
Carl is survived by his wife of 67 years, Geraldine of Shell Lake, sons, Gregory (Cindy) Erwin of Savanah, GA, Robert (Marilyn) Erwin of Shell Lake and Bruce (Nancy) Erwin of Rice Lake, daughters, Carla (Larry) Ingram of Sarona, Jennifer (Daniel) Slater of Shell Lake and Cheryl (William) Eldridge of Pearson, , 25 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, sisters, Thelma Frazier of Antigo and Shirley Dehart of Milwaukee along with many nieces, nephews, friends beyond measure and loved by all. He is preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister, James, Willard, Harold, Ora, and Lucille.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday April 19, 2014 at Shell Lake Full Gospel Church with Rev. Virgil Amundson officiating. Burial will be in Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner, WI. Military Honors were accorded by Wisconsin Military Honors Team and the Shell Lake Honor Guard. Friends may call from 10:00-11:00 AM on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the Church.
Obituary & photo published on the Skinner Funeral Home services website.
Above all, Carl loved the Lord and served him faithfully. His faith influenced many. He loved his family and was a much loved husband, father and grandfather. Carl and his wife enjoyed traveling the US. His main hobby was gardening and he got great pleasure in giving from his bountiful harvest to his family and friends.
Carl is survived by his wife of 67 years, Geraldine of Shell Lake, sons, Gregory (Cindy) Erwin of Savanah, GA, Robert (Marilyn) Erwin of Shell Lake and Bruce (Nancy) Erwin of Rice Lake, daughters, Carla (Larry) Ingram of Sarona, Jennifer (Daniel) Slater of Shell Lake and Cheryl (William) Eldridge of Pearson, , 25 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, sisters, Thelma Frazier of Antigo and Shirley Dehart of Milwaukee along with many nieces, nephews, friends beyond measure and loved by all. He is preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister, James, Willard, Harold, Ora, and Lucille.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday April 19, 2014 at Shell Lake Full Gospel Church with Rev. Virgil Amundson officiating. Burial will be in Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner, WI. Military Honors were accorded by Wisconsin Military Honors Team and the Shell Lake Honor Guard. Friends may call from 10:00-11:00 AM on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the Church.
Obituary & photo published on the Skinner Funeral Home services website.
Carl Erwin, 88, of Shell Lake died Monday, April 7, 2014 at Benedictine Living Center. He was born February 23, 1926 in Irton, OH to Esely and Nola Belle (Adams) Erwin. Carl moved to Lily, WI as a young boy and later worked with his father and brothers logging. On July 18, 1944 he joined the Army as an automotive technician. In January of 1945, he served with the 788th maintenance ordinance in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theater until April of 1946. He was discharged on May 13, 1946. He was married in Lily, WI on June 29, 1946 to Geraldine Gibbs, the love of his life. They lived in Lily and Carl worked as a logger building a thriving logging business. They moved to Barron in 1968 and logged various counties in northwestern Wisconsin. Barron County honored him with an award of appreciation for his excellence in the logging industry. He and his wife also owned and operated two restaurants in Spooner, The Open Kitchen and Riverstreet.
Above all, Carl loved the Lord and served him faithfully. His faith influenced many. He loved his family and was a much loved husband, father and grandfather. Carl and his wife enjoyed traveling the US. His main hobby was gardening and he got great pleasure in giving from his bountiful harvest to his family and friends.
Carl is survived by his wife of 67 years, Geraldine of Shell Lake, sons, Gregory (Cindy) Erwin of Savanah, GA, Robert (Marilyn) Erwin of Shell Lake and Bruce (Nancy) Erwin of Rice Lake, daughters, Carla (Larry) Ingram of Sarona, Jennifer (Daniel) Slater of Shell Lake and Cheryl (William) Eldridge of Pearson, , 25 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, sisters, Thelma Frazier of Antigo and Shirley Dehart of Milwaukee along with many nieces, nephews, friends beyond measure and loved by all. He is preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister, James, Willard, Harold, Ora, and Lucille.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday April 19, 2014 at Shell Lake Full Gospel Church with Rev. Virgil Amundson officiating. Burial will be in Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner, WI. Military Honors were accorded by Wisconsin Military Honors Team and the Shell Lake Honor Guard. Friends may call from 10:00-11:00 AM on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the Church.
Obituary & photo published on the Skinner Funeral Home services website.
Above all, Carl loved the Lord and served him faithfully. His faith influenced many. He loved his family and was a much loved husband, father and grandfather. Carl and his wife enjoyed traveling the US. His main hobby was gardening and he got great pleasure in giving from his bountiful harvest to his family and friends.
Carl is survived by his wife of 67 years, Geraldine of Shell Lake, sons, Gregory (Cindy) Erwin of Savanah, GA, Robert (Marilyn) Erwin of Shell Lake and Bruce (Nancy) Erwin of Rice Lake, daughters, Carla (Larry) Ingram of Sarona, Jennifer (Daniel) Slater of Shell Lake and Cheryl (William) Eldridge of Pearson, , 25 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, sisters, Thelma Frazier of Antigo and Shirley Dehart of Milwaukee along with many nieces, nephews, friends beyond measure and loved by all. He is preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister, James, Willard, Harold, Ora, and Lucille.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday April 19, 2014 at Shell Lake Full Gospel Church with Rev. Virgil Amundson officiating. Burial will be in Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner, WI. Military Honors were accorded by Wisconsin Military Honors Team and the Shell Lake Honor Guard. Friends may call from 10:00-11:00 AM on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the Church.
Obituary & photo published on the Skinner Funeral Home services website.
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