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Carl “Kidd” Eric Wogsland

November 16, 1959 - December 01, 2022

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Obituary For Carl “Kidd” Eric Wogsland

Carl Eric “Kidd” Wogsland, age 63, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Agrace Hospice after a long battle with cancer. He was born on November 16, 1959, to Lyle and Barbara (Willadsen) Wogsland in Madison, WI. Carl attended Madison East High School and graduated in 1977. He attended the University of Wisconsin for 3 years. Carl worked for the University of Wisconsin in various business office roles and in several departments over his career, finishing as a payroll financial specialist at the Nelson Institute. In his free time, he enjoyed bowling, softball, drinking a good beer and watching sports on tv. Carl enjoyed trips to Las Vegas and betting on various sporting events including horse races. He was able to take a final trip to Las Vegas in October 2022. Carl is survived by his mother; siblings Susan Huss and Dennis Wogsland; nephew, Michael (Nicole) Huss; great niece, Jordin; uncle, Steven (Lynda Meade) Willadsen; aunt, Mary Dell Wogsland and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; father; brother-in-law James Huss and several aunts and uncles. Per Carl’s wishes, there will not be a funeral. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, WI. A Celebration of Life will be held in 2023. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the UW Carbone Cancer Center, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53705; Goodman Community Center, 214 Waubesa St., Madison, WI 53704; or a charity of your choice.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com. Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services 2418 N Sherman Ave 608-249-8257

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14 Dec

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05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

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  • December 16, 2022

    Just a great human being. Very intelligent and funny. I always was glad to see him and his siblings when they visited Vegas. May he rest in beautiful peace.

  • December 13, 2022

    Great guy, great housemate. Helped that we both bowled, and liked sports, so we always had something to talk about. So sorry to see the obit. My condolences to the family.

  • December 12, 2022

    I worked with Carl at Marine Bank. He was a joy to work with! Sorry for your loss!

  • December 12, 2022

    I worked with Carl at Marine Bank ! He was a joy to work with! Sorry for your loss! Betty Stanek

  • December 12, 2022

    I had the good fortune to work with Carl for years at the University of Wisconsin. I was always impressed by his keen intelligence and good humor. Carl was a valued colleague and will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to Carl's family and friends. - Gareth Green

  • December 11, 2022

    I went to East high with Carl and in one class a bully was picking on him from the desk behind him . Carl turned around and punched him in the head. I always admired him for that because this bully picked on a lot of people including myself. The bully was so surprised that someone stood up to him, he never picked on Carl again. He was a good person.

  • December 11, 2022

    I am so sorry to hear this. I worked with Carol at Marine Bank 1979, 1980 in downtown Madison. He was always fun to work with. We spent happy times walking together at several parades with Carl dressed as Wally Walrus. He later attended the Bank reunion at my house. I tried to upload a few photos but I can't see that they posted. My condolences to his family.

  • December 11, 2022

    Sorry for your loss. Will miss you kidd! Jetts

  • December 07, 2022

    Condolences to Carl's family, Denny, Sue. RIP Kidd John & Judy Engel

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