Carl Arthur Williams was born March 11, 1940, in Bartleme (now Bowler), Shawano, Wisconsin. He passed away October 4, 2022, at the Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin after an extended fight against cancer. He was cremated and there will be a Celebration of His Life at the American Legion Post 431 in Three Lakes, Wisconsin on 10/22 @ 2pm. Be sure to wear your best trucker hat to honor Carl’s memory with his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Puppies Behind Bars, a favorite charity of Carl's. (https://puppiesbehindbars.com/)
Carl was preceded in death by his father Carl Grant Williams, mother Marcella Rose Minnie Malueg Williams, stepmother Marjorie Williams, and his sister Judy Loken. He is survived by his two daughters Aislinn Williams (Pat Purdy) and Maranda Williams, his ex-wife Linda Williams (née Horton), his sisters Pat Davidson, Judi Dankmeyer, Joanne Johnston, Sue Reil, Lori Ory (Dan), Wendy Williams, Linda Williams, and brothers Wayne Singer, Greg Williams (Gail), Steve Kalamen (Nikki).
Carl graduated from Shawano High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps from 1958 - 1964. After completing his service, he moved to Milwaukee, and eventually relocated to Three Lakes where he operated numerous businesses, charities and started his family. His last bar was The Warehouse, on Gogebic street. He was a lover of nature, animals and his community in the great Northwoods.
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