Carlton Frederick Haese, 92, passed away Wednesday evening, July 3, 2024. The son of Hubert and Alvina (Klann) Haese was born on April 26, 1932. He married Nancy Reinke on June 30, 1962.

Carlton served in the United States Army and a proud member of the Chilton American Legion Post 258. He spent his career farming and working at the Brillion Ironworks. In his retirement, he enjoyed working at the canning company in Gillett and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; children, Debra (George) Dessart, Daniel (Theresa) Haese and Don (Sue) Haese; grandchildren, Keith (Donna) Dessart, Dawn Dessart, Shirley (Michael) Haese-Whitman, Sarah (Paul) Hanneman, Sawyer Haese and Collin (Kaitlyn) Haese. Carlton is further survived by his great-grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth and Rodney; sister-in-law, Delores Ruffing; Godsons Christopher, Tyler and Michael; Nancy's family and other extended family members.

Carlton was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Alvina; first wife, Shirley (Lautenschlager); infant son, Robert; siblings-in-law Nancy Haese, Doris Haese and Barney Ruffing; and other members of his extended family.

Family and friends may visit at Trinity Lutheran Church-Rantoul, N6080 W. River Road, Hilbert, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Brett Simek officiating. Full Military Honors and burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family would like to extend thanks to the staff at Homestead Health, Carlton's sister-in-law Mary and nephew Christopher for their special care in the last few months.