Coleman, Carson-July 24, 2011
Carson Coleman, longtime resident of Whitewater and graduate of Whitewater High School, passed away at the Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 24, 2011.
Carson was born on August 22, 1973 at the Lakeland Hospital, Elkhorn, Wisconsin and baptized at the First English Lutheran Church in Whitewater. He was raised on a small farm in the Town of Whitewater. He graduated from the Lakeview Elementary School, Franklin Junior High, and Whitewater High School. As a youngster Carson played second base for Underwood Drugs on the Kachel’s Kids diamond in Whitewater. As an adult he was an avid Green Bay Packers fan.
After attending the University of Wisconsin (Eau Claire) he graduated from the Full Sail Center for the Recording Arts in Florida and became employed in the film industry as a producer of informational films. Carson subsequently moved to Wyoming where he helped his Father manage a 360 Ranch west of Hawk Springs, Wyoming. He actively participated in the Hawk Springs Building Association, Sewer & Water Committee, and Goshen County Republican Party. Carson attended the Torrington Baptist Tabernacle Church in Torrington, Wyoming.
Carson is survived by his Father, Chuck, his Mother, Lois, of Hawk Springs, his four brothers, Steven (Theresa), Minneapolis, MN, Michael (Kathy), Wauwatosa, WI, Scott (Regina), Alexandria, VA, Casey (Melissa), Whitewater, his sister, Kristi (Ed), Palatine, IL, 6 nieces, Mary, Ellen, Courtney, Chayse, Johanna and Monica and 2 nephews, Jack and Zaden.
The Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St., in Whitewater is handling the funeral arrangements. A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, July 31, from 5:00-7:00p.m. at the Funeral Home. The funeral will be at the First English Lutheran Church in Whitewater at 10A.M. on Monday, August 1st. Interment will be in the family plot at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in the Town of Sugar Creek.
Memorials to Carson may be given to the Walworth County Fair Foundation or to the Whitewater Park and Recreation Department.
July 26th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
A great brother and friend has passed into the bond eternal. You will always be loved by your DeltaSig brothers. Peace, my friend. Jim
July 26th, 2011 at 9:29 pm
I was a fraternity brother of Carson’s at UWEC and a close friend when we both lived in Minneapolis. I truly appreciated Carson’s friendship (as well as Steve’s). Carson helped me out after having surgery on my knee. He challenged me to get out and do things. I could always rely on him during those years as someone I could trust.
I have often thought about Carson over the past 10 years. We were seldom in touch but i still felt connected to him in some way. I expect to still feel that connection even beyond his passing.
My thoughts and preyers are with your family.
Sincerely – Stefan Wahe
July 29th, 2011 at 9:43 am
“Our deepest condolances to the Family and Friends of Carson”.
We(sunwolf team) had the opportunity to work with Carson for several years, and i must say, we were working lots of long and arduous hrs. Carson was always there as the goto Guy solving and putting out the many Fires of Production.
You will be missed Carson, thanks for all the great Memeories Bud!
Gregg-Grab-Seth
August 1st, 2011 at 2:18 pm
Carson Coleman – The Kid, The Man and The Legend
I can’t remember the first time I met The Kid. Probably some time before kindergarten. He lived in Heart Prairie at his parent’s farm. I remember having a birthday party at my parents’, who also lived in Heart Prairie. Many friends came to the party and Carson was one of them. We played games like all kids do. I went to school with Carson in kindergarten and first grade. Then my family moved into town only to see Carson during baseball in the summer knowing that we would meet up again sometime in the future. Then next time Carson and I were in class together was in Jr. High School. We met up again.
After High School a lot of classmates went their separate ways. After most classmates were done with college, Corey Klefbaum and Carson told me about a place called Apple River. This was a place to get away and have fun. I wasn’t one to get away from Whitewater to much, but The Man taught me to get out and experience life. What a great run we had at Apple River. Like a couple friends said, “those were some of the best times”. After I no longer went on those Apple River trips I knew we would meet up again.
Then after years went by I saw Carson at the Whitewater 4th of July festival. We talked about old times just like no time was ever missed. Today I read and hear friends and family say he was one that would always make you laugh. I can’t remember a time when Carson was around and at least one person wasn’t laughing. So today when I hear some talk about all the great times friends and family had with him I think of the The Legend because when I think of Carson Coleman I think of Fun Times! So today and everyday that I think of Fun Times I will know that I will meet up with you again someday, Carson.