Carl Lawrence Risberg

MADISON-Carl Lawrence Risberg, age 81, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. He was born in Racine on Dec. 16, 1935, the son of Lawrence and Hazel (Newman) Risberg.  Carl led a fulfilling life with the help of family and many agencies and advocates.  He is survived by his sister, Betty (Risberg) Race; and niece Susan (Bill) Polzin.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Paul Race; and nephew Terry Race. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, with the Rev. Lewis Polzin and the Rev. Joseph Polzin presiding.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Memorials may be made to Madison Area Rehab Center, Inc. (MARC) or Agrace HospiceCare in Madison. The family wishes to thank the Dungarvin staff, the Waisman WIN staff, Progressive Community Services, Inc. staff and the Capitol Lakes medical staff who helped care for Carl.