"Dear family, I am Delvin owner of Townline Feeds in Antigo. I only knew Carl for a few weeks but he left a good impression that will not be forgotten. I pray that the God of Peace will comfort your hearts through this valley. We are praying for each one of you!"
In loving memory of
Carl J. Bula
June 30, 1965 - December 27, 2023
Carl J. Bula, of Antigo, died on December 27, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was 58 years old. He was born on June 30, 1965 in Antigo, a son of Phyllis (Hoerman) Bula of Antigo and the late Donald Bula.
He was a graduate of Antigo High School, class of 1983.
Carl was an entrepreneur having owned many businesses including Neon Unlimited, Antigo Sign and Awning, Lucky Shuttle, Bula Enterprise, and Antigo Property Services. He was also a realtor, and owned a pizza restaurant and two furniture stores. Carl was a crew member for many Champion Short Coarse Off Road Racing teams. He was proud to have worked with Menzies Motor Sports, Tyree Motor Sports, Stronghold Motor Sports, and Adrian Cenni Motor Sports. Carl will be remembered for his passion of being a hard worker. His favorite saying was "If you have time to lean, you have time to clean".
In addition to his mother, survivors include his fiancée of 30 years, Nancy Stimac of Antigo; a daughter, Nicole Pavek of Menasha; a grandson, Parker; three sisters, Carol Trelstad of Colorado Springs, CO, Chris Roeseler of Antigo, and Tammy (Tony) Pavek of Bryant; three brothers, Michael (Leah) Bula of Plover, Paul (Jayne) Bula of Antigo, and Kenneth (Jennifer) Bula of Fremont; a sister-in-law, Jennifer (Mike) Easker of Antigo; five brothers-in-law, Robert (Kelly) Stimac Jr. of Antigo, William (Rebecca) Stimac of Antigo, Frank (Pam) Stimac of Wausau, Todd (Katie) Stimac of Sun Prairie, and Jess (Ashley) Stimac of Antigo; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Bula.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 3 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. David Karolus officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family to establish a fund in the future.
Tributes
"Adding family to prayers "
"My heart goes out to Family n friends Carl was amazing guy every time I would see him in a store he would always stop n talk n we would do alot of laughing n he was so helpful when I would ask him questions on things he would always have answers to everything.. I helped Carl out by pulling weeds at some of his businesses he had n helped clean out a home for him. Carl will never be forgotten Going to Miss talking to him n seen him around town. Carl was a great neighbor to my parents home.. Carl I'm going to Miss you alot God took amazing guy... ???????"
"Nancy and the Bula family - sending our sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers to all of you. - Mary and Nancy Blood"
"Oh Nancy I'm so very sorry in your huge loss. Prayers that you find some comfort"
"Carl was one of the first friends I made when moving to Antigo in 1977. We were great friends through those early years and through high school. We lost touch after school, but always had a good conversation whenever we ran in to each other over the years. Always such a good guy with a great attitude. My sympathy to Nancy and all of Carl?s extended family. He will be missed by many."
"Carl was always so fun, full of laughter, he truly will be missed. To Nancy and the whole Bula family, love and prayers. ?????? Cyndie & Holly Pinson. "
"Nancy~ I am so sorry to hear about Carl. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I miss you, my friend! With love, Beth and Bubba"
"Nancy??..I am so very sorry to hear about Carl. Please know that I am thinking about you. To the entire Bula family, thoughts and prayers being sent. I had so very many great conversations with Carl over the years and I am going to miss running in to him. We would be talking all serious about one thing or another, and then shortly after we would be laughing together. Godspeed Carl! You will be missed. I?m so glad I have those memories"
"Sorry for your loss "