William F. Carmickle of Antigo,WI died unexpectedly Thursday December 28, 2006 at Langlade Memorial Hospital, he was 41. He was born on February 15, 1965 in Grand Junction Colorado. After graduating from Uintah High School in 1983, he worked as a roustabout in the oil fields of the Midwestern United States. Joining the U.S. Army in February 1988, Bill was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany for six years and saw active duty in Desert Storm, being discharged in 1997. He and his family moved to Antigo in April 1996, where he attended North Central Technical College and received his associate's degree in Supervisory Management. He worked as a welder for Motion Systems in White Lake for five years then worked for Woods Central Fabrication in Schofield the past three years.

On June 19, 1987 he married Susan (Kubitz) Kerlin in Vernal, Utah and became the father to her two young sons. Together Bill and Susan completed their family with the birth of two more sons. To his sons many friends he served as a role model and confidant and was affectionately known as "Papa Bear". He enjoyed fishing, golfing and treasured time with his family.

He is survived by his wife Susan,
Four sons Matthew and Daniel Kerlin. Christien and Timothy Carmickle.
His mother Ingrid (Nick) Oberhansly of Vernal, Utah
His father Isaac (Nancy) Carmickle of Goldendale, Washington
Two brothers LeRoy of Vernal, Utah, and Ken of Fort Hood, TX.
One sister Sonja (Kelly) Sweat of Heber City, Utah.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday January 2, 2007 at 10:00 am at Antigo Community Church Third Ave. and Deleglise St. in Antigo. Rev. James Gessell will officiate. Visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00 - 7:00 pm at the Bradley Funeral Home highway 45 Antigo, and again on Tuesday from 9:00 - 10:00 am at the church. Antigo Veterans will conduct military rites following services at the church on Tuesday.

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