Carl F. W. Wollenburg, 46, of Anderson, SC, was born Tuesday, December 30, 1975, in St. Louis, MO and baptized Sunday, January 18, 1976. Carl peacefully entered heavenly rest on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at his residence.
Carl was a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a degree in Agricultural Economics. He worked as a sales director in the meat industry. Carl also served as a choir member and was an active lifelong member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Surviving are his:
- Precious sons, Elijah & Abraham Wollenburg
- Devoted parents, David and Jerry (Witt) Wollenburg of Belleville, IL
- Loving siblings:
- Christina and Michael Bergt of Shiloh, IL
- Jessica and Cole Butcher of Caseyville, IL
- Rebecca Wollenburg of Belleville, IL
- Dear nieces and nephews, Benjamin, Grace, Josiah and Katelynne, Peter, Phoebe, Magdalena, Emma and Ty, Joshua, Joel, Samuel and Allison & Sawyer, Sarah, Suzanna and Trevor, Simeon, and Avery & Cooper Cameron.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to:
GBS|CIDP Research <https://www.gbs-cidp.org/donate/>
Concordia Seminary St. Louis <https://www.csl.edu/support/>
Interment: The Interment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery located at Wadsworth St. and N. Keebler Ave. in Collinsville, IL on Tuesday, December 13 at 10:30 AM.
Visitation: The family will be available for visitation at Zion Lutheran Church, 1810 McClintock Ave. Belleville, IL 62221, on Tuesday, December 13, 12-1PM. The funeral service will immediately follow at 1PM.
Funeral: The funeral will be held at Zion Lutheran Church (see address above) with Pastor Chris Spelbring officiating. Carl’s uncle, Rev. Alan Wollenburg will be assisting. A luncheon will follow in the Zion Church Fellowship Hall immediately after the service.
19 Comments To "Carl F. W. Wollenburg"
#1 Comment By Cathy Wilson On December 8, 2022 @ 8:09 pm
I am so heartbroken for you all- you have my sincerest condolences – my prayer is for comfort and peace for the family – “memories are time you can use more than once”- my thoughts and prayers are with you all- with much love,
Cathy Wilson(mother of Derrick and Dylan Cox)
#2 Comment By chrissi On December 11, 2022 @ 9:42 pm
thanks Cathy. much love to you
#3 Comment By Patricia Hatch On December 9, 2022 @ 5:47 am
Though we had connected through social media, It’s been decades since I’ve seen Carl in person. We went to high school together, and he was one I enjoyed keeping up with! I don’t have a specific memory to share from high school, but rather that I have memory of kindness. There’s a saying in teaching about how students won’t remember information you teach, but they will remember how you made them feel. I think that’s true of humans in general, and Carl reminds me of kindness, of warmth. I’m so, so sorry for his loss and for all those who will miss him immensely.
#4 Comment By sister….. Chrissi Bergt On December 11, 2022 @ 9:43 pm
thank you for sharing your memories of Carl. God bless you
#5 Comment By Kim Rainwater On December 9, 2022 @ 6:33 am
So sorry to hear this. Sending prayers to his family.
Kim and Tom Rainwater
Flowery Branch, Ga
#6 Comment By Christina Bergt On December 11, 2022 @ 9:44 pm
thank you. he enjoyed his time in flowery branch.
#7 Comment By Lorie Warren Cashman On December 9, 2022 @ 8:46 am
I am so terribly sorry for you loss. Though we didn’t speak much over the years, I’ve always had a soft spot for Carl. In high school, he was in my homeroom class. There were a few kids in there that were not very nice to me, but Carl would save me a seat so I could sit with him and he would keep them from bothering me. We would have great conversations over those four years. I remember him singing “The River” at our graduation dinner. To this day, every time I hear that song, I think of Carl. We also met up again in college. I was teaching Agricultural Economics 101 at UT and in strolled Carl, looking ever the handsome cowboy. He came to all of my extra sessions because he was so dedicated to getting his degree and doing well. I will always think of Carl with warm memories. He was truly a kind and wonderful man. I am praying for his family and hope they are able to find comfort knowing Carl touched many peoples’ lives over the years.
#8 Comment By Christina Bergt On December 11, 2022 @ 9:46 pm
thank you for sharing your memories. we loved him so much. he always loved life too the fullest. God bless you
#9 Comment By Linda Elliott On December 9, 2022 @ 9:18 am
I am so sorry to hear this. What a upstanding young man he was. Aways a kind word for every one. Talked about his boys all the time, how much he loved them. R.i.P my friend
#10 Comment By Christina Bergt On December 11, 2022 @ 9:46 pm
thank you for sharing your thoughts. God bless you
#11 Comment By Temple Ahern On December 9, 2022 @ 12:24 pm
I last saw Carl at our 20 year HS reunion. My favorite memory is when he sang a Garth Brooks song, either The Dance or The River, at our Senior Banquet. He had a beautiful voice! I can still see him sitting in front of all of us with his guitar, wearing his cowboy hat, and singing. Carl always had a smile on his face and kind word for everyone. He made the world a better place. I’m sorry to hear of his passing and am praying for his family and all that knew him.
#12 Comment By Christina Bergt On December 11, 2022 @ 9:48 pm
thank you so much for sharing your memories with us. we loved him so very much. He loved the Lord Jesus & we look forward to joining him in heaven some day
#13 Comment By Rob & Delores Stroud On December 10, 2022 @ 3:08 pm
So very sorry to learn of Carl’s untimely passing. Did not know him, but our friendship with his parents assures us he was a fine Christian man. We’re praying for all of his family, and looking forward – with you – to our reunion with loved ones in the presence of the Lamb.
#14 Comment By Christina Bergt On December 11, 2022 @ 9:48 pm
thank you. God bless you
#15 Comment By Stacey Greives On December 12, 2022 @ 6:08 pm
To the boy I once knew, with the gray mustang and the red Cardinals t-shirt, who drove fast, laughed loud, and loved hard, I look back affectionately at that short season of life we shared. You had a wild spirit that could not be tamed, but also the kindest and most tender of hearts. Ferdinand the Bull. My memories of you are happy ones. I can only imagine how heartbroken your family must be to lose you, I will continue to pray for them. I know you are rejoicing in God’s glorious kingdom, a beautiful eternity stretched out in front of you, with Jesus by your side and Dudley in your arms. Although we said our goodbyes many years ago, truth be told, you deserved a better one from me. So farewell, Carl Wollenburg, my old friend, you will stay forever 23 in my memory. May your sweet soul rest in peace.
#16 Comment By Becki Wollenburg On December 18, 2022 @ 11:59 am
Stacey- I think I messed up the reply 😉 see below!!!
#17 Comment By John Gross On December 13, 2022 @ 7:32 am
So Sorry to hear the news about Carl. Such a smart, talented, fun and much loved young man. He will be missed but not forgotten and is with the Lord. Condolences to all and I wish i could be there with you all.
#18 Comment By Linda Lauth On December 15, 2022 @ 7:53 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. The Lord will give you strength in the day ahead.
#19 Comment By Becki Wollenburg On December 18, 2022 @ 9:49 am
Stacey- your beautiful words brought so many happy and fun memories flooding back. My Sarah still has a figurine that you gave to her so many years ago. I read this to my parents and they are truly grateful to you for this wonderful tribute.
Our parents are comforted by all of the love for Carl that so many have shared. I can close my eyes and picture the scene you set of Carl, Jesus, and Dudley.
I miss him terribly. But Carl had an unwavering faith. We rejoice in knowing that he is healed from all sickness and home with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Thank you so much for sharing. Blessings to you and your family.