Madison - Robert Anthony Carpenter, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 5. Robert was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on June 2, 1967 to David Carpenter and Linda (Simkins) Carpenter. He spent part of his childhood in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin prior to settling in Madison.

Robert graduated from Memorial High School and then took several courses at Madison Area Technical College. He was a talented artist, photographer and woodworker. Early in his career he was a well-respected waiter at some of Madison’s finest restaurants. The latter part of his career was spent as a wine merchandizer. Robert was fond of fine dining, birds and the flying squirrels that visited him on his porch.

Robert is survived by his dad, David, his brother Brad of Miami Beach, FL, sister Paige of Sun Prairie, nieces Hannah Carpenter of Los Angeles, CA, Laurel Carpenter of Port Orange, FL, and Lindsay Carpenter of Plantation, FL. Robert is also survived by uncles Jerry (Anita) Carpenter of Oshkosh, Thomas (Barbara) Carpenter of Appleton, and Robert Simkins of Amherst Junction and aunt Cheryl Carpenter of Appleton. He is also survived by many cousins and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Harris, his uncles Ralph Carpenter and Larry Ellis and his aunt Jean Ellis.

There may be a celebration of life planned in the future. In lieu of a funeral, hold your loved ones close, tip your wait staff well, and please enjoy your memories of Robert from happier times.

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Robert Carpenter

June 02, 1967 - October 06, 2022

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