Carl Andersen

Stoughton - Carl V. Andersen, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 2, 1928 in Rutland, Wisconsin, the son of Victor and Alta Andersen. He married Betty Stone on June 7, 1952 in Oregon, Wisconsin.

Carl farmed in the town of Rutland until 1956. After farming the family moved to Stoughton where he worked for the Street Department for five years and then for the Dane County Highway Department until his retirement. He was an avid Badger, Packer, and Brewer fan. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren at their events.

Carl is survived by his wife Betty of 62 years, 3 children Pat (Rich) Knipfer, Mike, Kim (Jeff) Vale; 6 grandchildren Tina, Tami (Mark), Jill, Paul, Greg, and Conner, 7 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. He is also survived by his Aunt Alma Cooper, sister in-law Sheila Andersen and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Marion (Harry) Wilson and Doris (Chuck) Paris, brother Richard Andersen.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at First Lutheran Church, 310 E. Washington St., Stoughton. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. and until the time of service on Saturday. Friends and family are invited to a luncheon immediately following the service in the Church Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made out to Agrace HospiceCare and the Arthritis Foundation.

The family would like to thank the staff of both Agrace HospiceCare and St. Mary's Hospital for the care they provided.