Carl Saxe

Photo/donor Saxe, Carl B. MADISON-Carl B. Saxe, age 55, of Madison, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. He was born on Aug. 2, 1953, in Madison, to Carrol and Betty Saxe. Carl graduated from James Madison Memorial High School in 1971. After high school, he pursued a degree at the University of Wisconsin while also pursuing a career with the Madison Fire Department. He received a bachelor of science degree in zoology and chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1980. Carl joined the ranks of firefighter, firefighter paramedic, fire lieutenant, training captain, division fire chief and assistant fire chief. Over the course of his 31-year career, Carl estimated he attended to over 8,000 patients as paramedic and delivered four babies. Even after moving into management, Carl always recalled his early days of his career. Carl married the love of his life, Crystal Showers on April 27, 1996. They made their home in Madison. Carl loved woodworking, stained glass and spending time at his cabin on Clam Lake.Carl is survived by his loving wife, Crystal; daughter, Jamie Dotson; son, Christopher Saxe both of Madison; two grandchildren, Jasmine and Michon Dotson; mother, Betty Saxe; sisters, Kay (Nick) Ringelstetter, Kim (Tim) Boehmer, and Kari (Bruce) Becker; brothers, David (Patty) Saxe and Bill (Lisa) Saxe; 10 nieces and nephews; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Carl is also survived by his beloved dogs, Ajax and Zodiac. Carl was preceded in death by his father, Carrol Saxe; grandparents, Carl and Gladys Sexe; and grandparents, Bryant and Elizabeth Armstrong. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 301 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, with the Rev. Duane Hanson presiding. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008,at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Monona. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. The family would like to thank Dr. Mike Miller and Dr. Greg Sheehy for their care and compassion shown to Carl over the past couple of years. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com