William F Carr, 72, formally of Rochester, MN, died unexpectedly on July 20, 2016, at his home in Lakewood Ranch, Fl.

Bill was born August 5, 1943 in New Hampton, Iowa. He received his B.S. Degree and his Masters Degree in Physics, and was employed at IBM Rochester from 1968 – 2006.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Maryellen Carr, his children: Michael and Susie Carr, Jennifer and Joe Dziedzic, Kathleen and Shane Catlett.  Grandchildren: Connor, Owen, Logan and Ryan Catlett, Will and Anuka Carr, Thomas and Anna Dziedzic. His sisters Janet (Bill) Luzum and Mary Sharon (Joe) Peraud. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Anna Mary Carr, and his brother James Carr.

Bill enjoyed traveling to many far away countries, golfing with friends, playing all kinds of card games, and most of all spending time with his grandchildren. Bill was known for his sense of humor and love of family and friends.

A memorial Mass will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Pax Christi Catholic Church.  Visitation will be 4:00PM – 7:00PM Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the Mass at the church on Wednesday. Burial of the cremains will be at a future date in New Hampton, IA.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Rochester Catholic Schools.