I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. My the knowledge of God's love and eternal peace bring you comfort at this difficult and sorrowful time. 

Mary...please accept my sincerest condolences on Marcs' passing and,also,on your mothers recent passing. As you know, Marc was a valued client of mine and a longtime fellow Downtown Kiwanian. The more I got to know him the greater my respect became for his investment acumen and his pluck and tenacity in business. Amazingly, he was still "wheeling and dealing" well into his 90's, long after most of his peers had retired. I admired him for the part he played in the "Greatest Generation",having flown PBY's in the Pacific Theater  during WWII, episodes about which he conveyed to our Kiwanis group on a couple of occasions. He was always dapper, proper, professional, succinct and to the point. He did'nt "beat around the bush"and was'nt afraid to "call a spade a spade". He will be missed. Please pass on my condolences to your family.

Sincerely, Jim Bouquet

We have fond memories of Marc and Helen. 3

My condolences and sympathy to the family and loved ones of Cmdr. Marc Carpenter, USN (Ret.). It was my honor and privilege to know Marc. I first met Cmdr. Carpenter at the Scott Hosier WW2 Round Table. His service as a PBY aviator in the Pacific in WW2 was courageous and exemplary; as was his later active duty and  USNR service. Marc was a successful businessman, and always gracious and congenial. He taught me much about naval aviation and service. I heard his exemplary lectures, read some of his writings, and referred to him and used what he taught me in my book, The U.S. Coast Guard in World War II.

I will think of him when my wife Mary and I dine periodically at his Marriott hotel. Another element of Marc's legacy.

Regards,

Thomas P. Ostrom

My deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your Mother and now your Dad.  They were great people.  I don't know if you remember me but I was a live-in babysitter one summer when Mary was about 10 and Sue 8 I believe.  I enjoyed taking care of you and doing things with you.  I went on to teach school and have a family of my own but I still remember that summer.

My heart goes out to the Carpenter family at the loss of a great family man, Mr Marc Carpenter. I was Mr Carpenter's Mayo doctor for at least 25 years until my retirement in 2009. I missed seeing him after retirement . We got together for lunch about a month ago. He was a hero and a mentor to me ,always interested in me personally and in my family . I admired his courage, integrity, and his being a true gentleman even though he was a " tough guy " and boxed on Friday nights in St Paul as a young man and was a Navy pilot. I remember his devotion to staying in shape and doing the daily Canadian Air Force exercises even in his 90's when I asked him to demonstrate doing them in my office. He got on the floor and did push ups ! I don't think " giving up " on something he was committed to ever crossed his mind as evidenced by his participation in the St Paul Symphony. Even when he was in his eighties and Parkinsonism was setting in, he was still driving to St. Paul and playing violin in the orchestra. He was confident he could do it, no big deal !He wasn't looking for excuses or self pity. His crowning glory was his great love and devotion to his wife Helen. He was so grateful for her companionship. I am so grateful I got to be his doctor. And so happy that despite his severe Parkinsonism  he overcame and remained functional attending business meetings and doing hotel deals until he quietly slipped away from us into His loving Father's arms. May we all try to imitate the goodness that was a part of his life.......Tom Bisig M.D. Mayo Clinic

Mary and Sue, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Your father was such a great man and such as astute business man. I remember so well when our father died and your father and mother invited us to their home in Rochester after the funeral.

We had such great times on Skyline Drive and remember our trip to Florida?

I know you will treasure your wonderful memories of your father forever.

Take care,

Kitty, Jane and Judy Chisholm

I will miss all the times we visited Grandpa and Grandma Carpenter in both Minnesota and in Arizona.  I loved playing the piano while grandpa accompanied with the violin.  I remember when grandma used to make us lunch while we sat on the patio in the sun; the fun patio table that she borrowed from her neighbors; finding worms and fishing on the lake; grandpa letting us drive the boat; playing dress-up in grandma's shoes--until our feet grew out of them, and many more times.  In Arizona, It was always fun driving around the golf cart to get the mail or driving the club to play in the pool; going hiking in the mountains in Arizona and getting lost :), picking fresh grapefruit, oranges and lemons from their front yard, etc.  I will miss grandpa taking pictures of all of us grandkids.  He will always be in our hearts and I look up to his strength and determination, compassion for his family and God, and his unending love and support for us all.

Love,

Kathleen (Sue's daughter)