Carl L. Nisen's Obituary
Carl L. Nisen, age 91, of Racine, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 13, 2016.
Carl was born on March 31, 1925 to Leo and Edith (nee Upson) Nisen. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Carl owned and operated Union Grove Drain and Tile Factory for over 30 years. On December 6, 1947, he was united in marriage to Norma Jean Peterson. Norma preceded him in death on April 19, 2002. Carl married Lois (nee Diedrich) Schroeder on October 10, 2003 in Racine.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lois Nisen; children: Charlotte (Joe) Mott, Bonnie (Jim) Hansen, Cindy Hanson, Diane (Russ) Newman, Jeff (Connie) Nisen, Sherry (Thom) Martin, and Kevin Nisen; 15 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; sister, Carol Margaret Scharf, and other relatives and friends.
Carl was preceded in death by his first wife, Norma; his sisters, Betty and Mildred; and granddaughters, Nichole and Trisha.
A celebration of Carl’s life will be held in the spring, and additional information will be available at that time. Memorials may be made to Union Grove Congregational Church (1106 11th Ave, Union Grove, WI 53182). Floral tributes may be directed to Lois at her residence (Primrose Retirement Community, 1775 N Newman Rd, Racine, WI 53406)
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