Lake Geneva, WI - Carter Michael Dorwin, age 9, went into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday morning, November 16, 2010 as the result of a tragic car accident.
Carter was born on July 27, 2001 in Eau Claire, WI, the precious and much-anticipated first born son of Chad and Nicole (Klimek) Dorwin. Carter Mike also filled the roll of protective older brother, roll model, and best bud of his little brother, Bradley James. Carter attended school at Caddie Woodlawn and Arkansas Elementary through first grade. After his family moved to Lake Geneva, Carter continued his education at Eastview Elementary where he was a third grader at the time of his death. Carter was involved in wrestling, Cub Scouts, and children's church at Mt. Zion Church.
Carter leaves behind his parents, Chad and Nicole; and his little brother, Bradley. He is further survived by his paternal grandparents, Bill and LaNita Dorwin of Durand, WI; maternal grandparents, Ken and Debra Klimek of Chippewa Falls, WI; great-grandparents, Lila Manor of Eau Claire, WI and Edward Baecker of Independence, WI; uncles, Todd (Missy) Dorwin, Jamie (Shana) Klimek, Ross (Stephanie) Dorwin, and Paul (Tara) Dorwin; and so many cousins that will miss him, Austin, Andrew, Abby, Evan, Dylan, Autumn, Paige, Cruz, Little Abby, Alaina, and Brennan.
Carter was preceded in death by his baby brother, Jacob Gabriel, who was born sleeping on December 4, 2007; great-grandparents, Romelle Baecker, Daniel and Richardine Feuling, Lyman Manor, William and Ann Dorwin, and Roman and Caroline Klimek.
Carter was a boy with the biggest smile who loved his mom, dad, and little brother with a pure and full heart. Carter's love for life and passion for living brought smiles and joy to all who were fortunate to know and love him. His curious, inquisitive, imaginative nature always found him investigating, collecting, and searching for "treasures". Carter was a bright light burning brilliantly here on Earth whose mischievous grin, sparkling eyes, and bubbly laugh will forever leave a void in our lives. Carter loved his family, his little dog, Toby, his cousins and friends, wrestling, Cub Scouts, Legos, his third grade class at Eastview Elementary, Star Wars, collecting interesting things, candy bars, and a good bowl of mac n cheese.
Services for Carter Michael Dorwin will be Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in Mount Zion Christian Church, 2330 Hwy 120, Lake Geneva, WI; Pastor David Adams will officiate.
Visitation will be Saturday in church from 11:00 a.m. until time of services.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy memorials are requested in Carter's name to: Mount Zion. Christian Church, 2330 Hwy 120, Lake Geneva, WI.
On Saturday November 27, 2010 in the Friendship Baptist Church in Mondovi there will be Memorial Prayer Service in memory of Carter at 1:00 p.m.
Carter loved Jesus and believed in his love and asked to live in his heart. Because of this, we know we will see our precious Carter Mike again in Heaven. Until that day...
Haase-Derrick-Lockwood Funeral Home and Crematory in Lake Geneva is assisting the Dorwin family with arrangements.
"Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory." Colossians 3:2-4
