Carl Eugene Holmgren, Jr.
October 21, 1944 — March 5, 2016
Carl E. Holmgren, Jr. 71 of Balsam Lake passed away unexpectedly March 5, 2016 during a snowshoe race in Ogema, Wisconsin. He was born October 21, 1944 in Norfolk, Virginia the son of Carl and Genevieve (Birge) Holmgren.
Carl graduated from Edison High School in 1962. He served in the United States Navy from January 3, 1963 to December 9, 1966 in Vietnam on the U.S.S. Repose Hospital Ship. He worked for the City of Minneapolis for 30 years and graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1976. He was a member of the V.F.W. Milltown Post #6856, American Legion Balsam Lake, The 40&8 Club, served 2 terms for the Polk County Board Supervisor, Balsam Lake Protection Rehabilitation District Board, Northeast Minneapolis Lions Club and the YMCA (Red Triangle Recipient). Carl was in charge of Clean Boats-Clean Waters for Balsam Lake, ran 25 marathons, bicycled the Lewis & Clark Trail in 2003 (4016 miles) and MS150 participant, he also served on Our Lady of the Lakes Finance Committee. Carl and Sheryl have been on Balsam Lake since 1992 and retired to their home on the mill pond September 11, 2001.
Carl is survived by his wife; Sheryl, children; Cari Ann (Eric) Muggenburg, Christopher (Sarah Duncan) Holmgren, Cathy Jo Prasnicki, Jonathan Holmgren, John (Sarah) Verplank, Thomas (Heather) Verplank, grandchildren; Paige Prasnicki, Isabella Muggenburg, Warren & Nathan Verplank, Evelyn & Lillian Verplank. Also survived by brothers; Frank (Carol) Holmgren, David (Barbara) Holmgren, Richard (Lynn) Holmgren, brother-in-law; Steve Ditty and many other loving family and friends. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Trudy, parents and one sister, Linda Ditty.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday March 19, 2016 at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church. Visitation will be held 9:00 A.M. until the time of the Mass. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Minneapolis in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the charity of your choice on behalf of Carl. Please join the family for lunch and fellowship in the church fellowship hall following the service.
Carl's family wishes to invite their guests to join them for continued fellowship at the Milltown V.F.W. following the church luncheon. 1503 200th Avenue/Hwy 46, Milltown, Wisconsin.
The Kolstad Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.