William Peter Carleton, Jr.
March 20, 1932 – August 21, 2024
Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church and resting in the Arms of the Holy Family, William Peter Carleton, Jr., aged 92, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who lived a full life.
Born in 1932, Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Anne Weber Carleton, with whom he shared a remarkable journey of 68 years, a testament to their enduring love and commitment. Together, they built a close-knit family, raising five children: Virginia (Mike) Wefelmeyer, William P. (Debi) Carleton, III, Paul A. (Georgeanne) Carleton, Stephen W. (Barb) Carleton, and Mary Elizabeth (Ron) Fox. His legacy of love and wisdom will continue through his twenty-two cherished grandchildren: E. Michael (Sloane) Wefelmeyer, Charles Wefelmeyer, Peter T. (Moriah) Carleton, William P. (Jess) Carleton, IV, Nicole (Moses) Stevens, Andrew Carleton, Rachel Carleton, David Carleton, Jonathan (Lauren) Carleton, Ali Carleton, Luke Carleton, Gabriel Carleton, Peter M. (Gretchen) Carleton, Timothy (Christy) Carleton, Gerard Carleton, Paul Carleton, Jr., Daniel Carleton, Elizabeth Carleton, Benjamin Carleton, Samuel Carleton, Jacqueline Fox, and Lauren Fox and his ten great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his Brother John C. Carleton. He was predeceased by his parents, William P. and Marjorie Kardell Carleton, and his sisters, Ellen (William) Weld and Sharon (David) Dempsey.
Bill was a veteran officer of the United States Air Force, having attained the rank of First Lieutenant prior to his honorable discharge. He had a sixty-year career as an insurance agent and broker, founding The Carleton Agency Co. and eventually retiring as a partner of The Crane Agency. He was a lifelong boater on the Mississippi, which led to his grandchildren referring to him as “Captain.” He was a friend of Dr. Bob and Bill W for 42 years.
The funeral mass and celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 21st at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Clayton, 106 N Meramec Ave, St. Louis, MO 63105. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. with mass to follow at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Achievements Unlimited, https://austl.org, 3575 PENNRIDGE DRIVE, BRIDGETON, MO 63044, or Sleep in Heavenly Peace – Orlando West Chapter, https://shpbeds.org/chapter/fl-orlando-w/, PO BOX 784075, WINTER GARDEN FL 34778-4075, or Criminal Justice Ministry, https://cjmstlouis.org, 2342 LASALLE ST, ST LOUIS, MO 63104 all organizations with which Bill was actively engaged and which were close to his heart.
Bill/Captain will be deeply missed but forever remembered by those who knew and loved him.
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T.P.Shanahan says
November 17, 2024 at 1:01 amAnne, so sorry to read about the loss of your dear husband. Hope you and all your family are holding up from your loss.
Tom shanahan says
November 17, 2024 at 12:52 amAnne, sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. Condolences to you and all your family.
Jim Lyle says
September 22, 2024 at 4:00 pmI was so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I knew him for the past 60+ years and remember that big smile and hearty laugh. My condolences to his family and friends.
Tisha says
September 21, 2024 at 8:33 pmCondolences to Mrs. Anne and all the children he will be missed.