Carl F Redepenning
November 03, 1931 - February 09, 2018
Obituary
COTTAGE GROVE-Carl F. Redepenning, age 86, passed away on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Carl was born on Nov. 3, 1931, in Madison, the son of William and Hazel (Eaton) Redepenning. Despite only attending school through the 8th grade, Carl was self-motivated possessing a great work ethic his entire life. In 1950, Carl enlisted in the U. S. Army with a three year tour in Germany where he was a tank commander during the Korean conflict. After discharging from the Army, he married the love of his life, Barbara Ann Elliott in 1954. Carl farmed for a number of years and eventually landed a job with British Oxygen Corporation-Ohio Medical. He worked at Ohio Medical for 28 years as a machinist. In his retirement years, Carl pursued his love of farming, raising beef cattle on a small hobby farms in both Missouri and Montello, Wis. Carl is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; his children, Larry (Karla), Peggy (Kurt) Schmudlach; grandchildren, Tim Redepp, Matt (Courtney) Redepenning , Lisa (Yoav) Shapira, Chris (Shelby) Schmudlach, and Caitlin (Cory Kaschub); five great-grandchildren, Riley, Addy, Noah, Ella and Mason; and his sister, Dorothy Rodefeld. Carl was preceded in death by his brothers, Billy, Rudy, and Bobby; and his sisters, Marge and Adeline. Carl was a wonderful husband and father who dedicated his entire life to caring for his family. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11:30 a.m., on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. Burial will be held at HIGHLAND MEMORY GARDENS, 3054 Co Rd BB, Madison, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. A special thank you to the staff at Kindred Hearts and to the staff of Agrace HospiceCare for their care and compassion. A special thank you to Carl’s nephew, Rocky who was always there for him and his family. Online condolences may be made to www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
608-221-5420
Events
Visitation
Tue Feb 13, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Tue Feb 13, 2018 @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Graveside
Wed Feb 14, 2018 @ 10:00 AM CDT
Highland Memory Gardens • 3054 County Road Bb, Madison, WI
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Memories
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Gail Redepenning-Nix
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Carl was my favorite uncle and I'm very sad. I remember him, Barbara and Larry leaving our farm in Cottage Grove heading to California to milk of all things GOATS. They drove off in a big yellow car. It wasn't long before they came home. One more thing I always enjoyed Barbara singing the song she wrote for Carl "I MET HIM AT THE DANE COUNTY FAIR. Dad and Carl would always want her to sing 🎶.. This is a huge loss and it hurts I can't make it up there, but please know I loved this huge man. Barbara, I'm so very sorry but you know Carl is watching over you 💔 Larry and Peggy your dad was so proud of you two and trust me, he will be with you and watching 😘 Love Gail Redepenning-Nix
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Lisa
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My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I hope you find some peace in knowing that people are here for you and love you in this time of need. Love, Lisa H.
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Sheila O'Brien
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I am very sorry for your loss, Peggy. Holding you and your family in my thoughts.
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Tom Cantwell, Badger Honor Flight
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The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Carl Redepenning. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on May 21, 2016