It is with great sadness that the family of Cardell Allan Solberg announces his passing on
Tuesday, February 12 th , 2019, at the age of 82 years. Cardell will be lovingly remembered by his
wife of 56 years Jerelyn, by his sons Nathan and Chad, his daughters-in-law Cathy and Jody, and
by his grandchildren Megan, Kelly, Hayley and Melanie. Cardell was preceded in death by his
parents Marion and Jennings Solberg, his parents-in-law Dorothy and Alenous Kluge and his
son, Brett Allan Solberg.
Cardell was a 1954 graduate of Barron High School in Barron, Wisconsin and, after a tour of
duty in the United States Army, graduated from Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin. After
earning his Bachelor of Arts degree from Northland, he began his teaching career with the choir
departments of Kiel public schools in Kiel, Wisconsin. After several years, Cardell left to
become a vocal music teacher at Viroqua public schools in Viroqua, Wisconsin, where he taught
for 14 years. During that time his choir ensembles consistently scored highest marks available
in festivals and competitions. He also produced and directed annual Viroqua High School
musical productions, including Annie Get Your Gun, Oklahoma and The Music Man.
In 1979 Cardell and his family left Viroqua and moved to Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin where he
began a new chapter in his career working for the Lutheran Brotherhood insurance company.
Though he was now part of the financial services industry, Cardell continued to pursue his
passion for the arts. He created drawings and paintings, and found great joy in his hobby of
woodcarving. Cardell became an active member of the community at St. Paul’s Lutheran
Church in Sheboygan Falls. He especially enjoyed his time as a member of the choir, where he
made a number of friendships, he would hold dear for the rest of his life.
In addition to his life-long pursuit of the arts, Cardell was an avid amateur radio operator, and
enjoyed talking with other enthusiasts from across the United States and around the world.
Cardell embraced his Norwegian heritage, and became very involved with the Vennskap Lodge
chapter of the Sons of Norway organization. He held various leadership roles, and spent many
hours producing the newsletter that enabled members to stay up-to-date with the events of
the lodge. He once even cooked Lutefisk on a camp-stove for the annual Lodge dinner, a role
that was laughed about at family dinners for years to follow.
Most of all, Cardell loved his family and the opportunity to be together for gatherings. He took
great pleasure in joking with his granddaughters, and engaging in friendly banter with his sons
and daughters-in-law. Cardell loved to laugh, and he will be greatly missed by his family and
friends.
A celebration of Cardell’s life is planned for Friday, February 22 nd , 2019 at St Paul’s Lutheran
Church in Sheboygan Falls. A visitation will be held from 11:00am-1:00pm, and a service
beginning at 1:00pm with Rev. Kyle Backhaus officiating.
Memorial donations in memory of Cardell can be made to the American Heart Association, at
the web address: www.heart.org
For online condolences and additional information please visit www.wenigfh.com
The staff of the Wenig Funeral Home of Sheboygan Falls (920-467-3431) is assisting the Solberg
family with arrangements.
