CARLAND “CARL” HARRIS, 88 of Marinette, WI passed away on Friday February 20, 2026 at Rennes Health & Rehab Center – West in Peshtigo, WI. Carl was born on January 10, 1938 in Lake Township, MI to Percy and Edith (Clontz) Harris. On April 29, 1967 Carl married JoAnn Krause in Waukegan, IL. He lived in Illinois for some time working construction before moving back and making Marinette his home. Carl worked for KS Kolbenschmidt in Marinette. He enjoyed building, remodeling and working on cars. Carl loved music, singing, playing his guitar and harmonica.
Survivors include his wife: JoAnn of Marinette, WI; 2 daughters: Carla Harris of Drasco, AR and Carol (Jim) Shroyer of Green Bay, WI; 4 grandchildren: Alexis Harris, Crystal Wellner, Jennifer Shroyer and Eric Shroyer; 2 sisters: Mona Beasley and Rosemary Scherer; nieces and nephews.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents: Percy & Edith; and 3 brothers: William, Alvin and Ben.
Visitation for Carl will be held at Anderson Diehm Funeral Home in Stephenson on Thursday February 26, 2026 from 1:00 pm until time of Funeral Service at 3:00 pm with Pastor Tim Gunderson officiating. Burial will be in Lost Lake Cemetery in the spring.
In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established. Any expressions of kindness may be directed to JoAnn.
Special thanks to the staff at Rennes Health & Rehab West and Unity Hospice for the wonderful care given to Carl.
