Carl Van Dusen

Carl E. Van Dusen, Jr., age 80, of Argyle, WI passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, at SSM Health Monroe. He was born on August 1, 1945, in Neosho, Missouri, the son of Carl E. Van Dusen and Jeanette (Bartholomae/Halsted) Van Dusen. Carl was raised in Sycamore Illinois and attended Sycamore High School. Following high school he met his first wife Wanda Baker. They were united in marriage on June 5, 1964, and began raising their family together. On February 2, 1980, Carl was united in marriage to Marian Tollakson at their home in Argyle. At that time his love and family began to grow into what it is today.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Marian at home; his daughter, Laurie (Louis) Martin of Blanchardville, WI; two daughters-in-law: Denise Grossen-Klassy, and Jo Van Dusen; his stepchildren: Leonard (Terry) Tollakson of Helena, MT, Kurt (Theresa) Tollakson of Argyle, Steve (Mary) Tollakson of Mahomet, IL., and Todd (Jennifer) Tollakson of Elgan, IL; 21 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, including two on the way and one sister: Jean Ann (Larry) Sosin of Surprise, Arizona.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, two sons: Lonnie and Larry Van Dusen and one sister: Hazel Van Dusen.

A longtime employee of Argyle Industries and the Argyle Co-op, Carl also found joy in his role as a driver with Country View Transportation. Beyond his work, he was a cherished member of the Argyle EMS and Argyle-Adams Fire Department where he dedicated his free time to the betterment of his community. He was an active participant in the Annual Argyle Fish Fry. Carl loved spending time with friends and family enjoying his hobbies, which included playing slow pitch softball, competing at local, state and national levels in bowling, and golfing in men’s league with his friends and couples’ leagues alongside his beloved wife Marian. Carl was the life of the party and was often remembered for his standout performance at Karaoke night, singing his trademark song, "Pictures" by Kid Rock. Carl enjoyed all these hobbies with his Argyle and Darlington friends and few bud lights along the way.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday July 1, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Lutheran Church in Argyle (1540 Old Hwy 81, Argyle, WI 53504). A private family funeral service will be held at a later date. The Erickson Funeral home in Argyle is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.