David Carroll

David M. Carroll, 68, of New Albin, IA, died Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, WI. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 31st, at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in New Albin, with Fr. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery, New Albin. Friends may call from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday at the New Albin Community Center, where there will be a 3:45 PM scripture service. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is handling the arrangements.

David Michael Carroll was born May 15, 1946, in Caledonia, MN, the son of John and Rita (Smerud) Carroll. He graduated from St. George High School in Lansing, IA, and earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Kennedy Western University. On June 25, 1966, David married Jeanie A. Smith at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lansing. For 35 years, David worked for Dairyland Power Coop in Genoa, WI; as a superintendent at the Flambeau Hydro Station in Ladysmith, WI; and in La Crosse WI. He retired in 2005.

He was very active in the community, which included being a member of Knights of Columbus, a past member of the New Albin city council, a Boy Scout scoutmaster, and an usher at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in New Albin. David also loved being outdoors and was a member on the Allamakee County Conservation Board. He also belonged to Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever, and participated in Friends of Pool 9.

He loved trout fishing in the mountains of Wyoming, and hunting deer, elk, and pheasants. An avid reader of history, David particularly enjoyed both American and Native American history. He was involved with Native American archeology research and was a local history buff. David had a deep love for his family, and also loved his dog Maggie.

David is survived by his wife Jeanie of New Albin; three children: Renee (Kevin) Herman of Sparta, WI, Rachel (David) Jones of Waterloo, IA, and Michael (Lisa O'Malley- Carroll) Carroll of Lansing; four grandchildren: Jared and Dylan Herman, and Grant and Reagan Saul; his brother James Carroll; two sisters Linda Peterson and Anita (Mark) Goellner; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Joseph Carroll; and brother-in-law David Peterson.

Honorary casketbearers are David's grandchildren, Don Peters, and Steven Smerud. Casketbearers are Rick Heiderscheit, Don Walsh, George Johnston, Carlton Haugen, Don Somermeyer, and Jim Sanchez.