Cheryl (Emmrich) Carter

Cheryl (Emmrich) Carter, age 72, of River Falls passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 4, 2024, surrounded by family.  

Cheryl was born Nov. 18, 1951, in Milwaukee to Harold and June (Darrow) Emmrich. 

She attended Cedarburg High School and received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon. 

She held several positions in adult education, spending many years starting satellite locations for Concordia University Wisconsin and teaching online college courses.

Cheryl married William “Bill” Carter, and they raised three boys together, Chris, Willie and Jeff.  Although she always wanted a daughter, God answered her prayers and blessed her with five granddaughters and a grandson.  She also cherished her two daughters-in-law, Jen and Kelly.

Cheryl was a dedicated and devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She found strength in her family and faith. Bill and Cheryl were dedicated followers of Christ and spent many hours in support of their church.

Cheryl had many hobbies throughout her life but found her true gift in quilting. She would often take quilting trips with friends and made countless quilts for loved ones.  She gave her time and talent generously to others. She brought people together and loved her family dearly. She especially enjoyed yearly family vacations “up north” with her extended family. It was truly her happy place for her whole life.

Our family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Lakeview Hospice and Homecare for the love they gave Mom.  Their compassion and care helped comfort our mom and our family in her final days.

She is survived by her husband Bill, their three sons, Chris (Jen), Willie and Jeff (Kelly), and her six grandchildren, Hannah, Lila, Will, Emma, Amelia and Olivia.

She is also survived by her sister Diane Timm, sister-in-law Sue Emmrich, brother-in-law Grant Pipkorn and many other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents Harold and June Emmrich, brothers Larry Emmrich and Terry Emmrich, sister Suzanne Pipkorn, nephew Bradley Pipkorn, sister-in-law Sue Johnson and brother-in-law Don Timm.

A memorial service is being held at Luther Memorial Church in River Falls on Feb. 15 with visitation from 10:30 a.m. to noon, followed by a noon service and lunch.

A second memorial service is being planned at First Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg on March 16, with visitation from 10:30 a.m. to noon, followed by a noon service and lunch.

Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services of River Falls, Wis.