Carl E. Bruckner Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Carl E. Bruckner, age 85, died Sunday, June 24, 2012 at his home in Richland Center. He was born March 24, 1927 in Dayton Township the son of George & Freda (Short) Bruckner. Carl married Virginia Ann Shannon on May 21, 1953. As a young man he moved to Richland Center in order to work his way through high school. He proudly served 2 years in Germany during World War II. His love for mechanical things led to him getting his pilot's license and racing stock cars and ultimately to his many years working at Leyda Motors. Carl had a lifelong love of hunting fishing and car races. He will always be remembered as someone who would gladly lend a hand to anyone who needed it. Survivors include his wife Virginia of Richland Center; 3 children, Kent (Lynnette) Bruckner of Richland Center, Kevin (Clarice) Bruckner of Richland Center, Kari (Kurt) Radke of Wilton, Wisconsin; 6 grandchildren Colleen Bruckner, Clayton Bruckner, Katherine Bruckner, Sarah Bruckner, Anna Radke & Karl Radke; a sister-in-law, Patricia Burkhamer of Sun Prairie; a brother-in-law, M. Russell (Sally) Shannon of Richland Center; other relatives & friends. Carl was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Karla Bruckner; a brother, Clyde Bruckner & a brother-in-law, Duane Burkhamer. Per Carl's wishes a memorial service will be held at a later date. The Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center assisted the family with arrangements.

Carl E. Bruckner

March 24, 1927 - June 24, 2012