William N Carter

William N Carter

October 13, 1952 - March 16, 2019

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OREGON-William Nolan Carter, age 66, of the Town of Dunn, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019. He was born on Oct. 13, 1952, in Madison, the son of Roger Vaughn and Olga (Heal) Carter. Bill graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1970 and then attended UW Medford. Bill married Wendy Kennan on July 28, 1984, at her parent's home. He worked for the UW-Madison General Library System for over 30 years. Bill loved his UW men's and women's hockey teams, folk music and the Kickapoo Valley. He loved going on road trips with his friends, especially to North Carolina and the North Shore of Lake Superior. You could always count on Bill to tell a great story. Bill is survived by his wife, Wendy, and his sister, Glenna (Reeves Smith) Carter. He was preceded in death by his parents. A gathering will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2019, with a time to share stories at 6 p.m. Burial will be held at Sylvan Cemetery west of Richland Center, at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019. Bill would like to thank co-workers Mark and Vicki for their longtime friendship and his nurse, Jean, for both her care and friendship. A special thank you to everyone at Agrace HospiceCare who took such great care of Bill and Wendy. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Bill's name to Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive 608-221-5420

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Thu Mar 21, 2019 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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John (Bine) Rheineck
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For we still keep our time to the turn of the tide, And this boat that I built with my father Still lifts to the sky! The one lunger and I Still, talk like old friends on the water. By, Stan Rogers Love you, Billy
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sherry bahr
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I'm so sorry Wendy!
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Lou Pitschmann
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Wendy, Although I left the library in 2001, I haven't forgotten Bill. For many years, he and I saw each other daily. His friendly hello could always be counted on and was valued by many of us. He knew how to make people feel good about their day and about their workplace. He was what a colleague should be. Please be assured that he will long be remembered for the kindness he extended to others. Lou Pitschmann.
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Connie Wilsnack
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Glenna and Pete, My deepest sympathy. Where did you both get the story telling ability from? i know you spoke of Bill often, though I don't think we ever met. Connie Wilsnack
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Eric Swanson
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Some of the hardest, most care free laughs of my life were shared with you, Bill. You were a kind and gentle soul. You will be missed but not forgotten. Peace, Eric
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Sue Nordby
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Bill was a great guy. So sorry for your loss. Sue Nordby, retired employee of Memorial.

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