Nina Carns

Nina Carns

December 20, 1965 - August 16, 2023

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Nina Lee Carns, 57, of Dodgeville, WI died August 16, 2023. She was born December 20, 1965 in Hazel Green, WI to Robert and Nancy (Poller) Carns. Nina graduated from Benton High School in 1984. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a double major in Soil and Crop Science and Business Administration. Nina worked as a long time tech rep for Garst Seed Co., Legacy Seeds and Syngenta Seed. She then developed her own consulting firm NC Nutrient Management LLC. Her customer base covered the southern third of Wisconsin. Nina had the utmost devotion to her customers and wanted their transition to a new firm after her passing to go as smoothly as possible. Nina loved to travel and garden as she was a Master Gardener.

Nina was survived by her parents, Robert (Elaine) Carns, brothers, Rodney Carns and Randy Carns, nieces and nephews, Stephanie (Randy) Schlichtman, Amanda (Scott) Williams, Emily (Nick) Rauch, Ashley Carns and Justin Carns, great nieces and nephews, Ryleigh, Avarie, Mallorie, Journee, Callen, Wade, Waylon and one due in September, and her beloved canine companions Teddy and Nan. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Carns in 2017.

Funeral services for Nina will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory in Platteville, WI. Pastor Mary Ann Floerke will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Nina Lee Carns Memorial Fund, where a scholarship will be set up at UW-Platteville, for agronomy students. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

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Carolyn Schuldt
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Please accept my deepest sympathy Bob and family on the recent passing of your daughter...I didn't know her but Bob and his late wife Nancy Poller, were PHS 1960 classmates and wonderful friends...knew Nancy since kindergarten eons ago. I can't attend the service as I recently had a fire and explosion in my apartment building below me on bottom floor...was fortunate to be rescued by firefighters....am awaiting estimate from Service Master early next week... Will be thinking of and praying for all of you, of course Respectfully, Carolyn Schuldt PHS 1960
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carma Erickson-Hurt
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My deepest sympathy. Nina was a friend in High School but we actually did more together after graduation. My favorite memories with Nina are the two girls only multi day canoe trips in the boundary waters of Minnesota. I had never really canoed before and Nina was so patient in teaching me how to paddle. We also cross country skied several times. I will think of her ever time I enjoy nature,whether it is paddling or cross country skiing. We didn't see each other often but when we did it was always an outdoor adventure.
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DIANE "SPEEDY" OTT
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NINA WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON. SHE WENT OUT OF HER WAY TO HELP GROWERS SUCCEED. I MET NINA WHEN SHE WAS SEED REP AND WE REMAINED FRIENDS FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS. I WILL MISS OUR TALKS AND DISCUSSIONS ON CAFO FARMS AND NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANNING. YOU LEFT US WAY TOOOO SOON! THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES. MY SYMPATHY TO THE WHOLE FAMILY.
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Patricia Stovey
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I'm writing on behalf of the Birkie cabin group that Nina was a part of for so many years. We were all deeply shocked and saddened to hear of her passing. Nina was an important part of the our group that gathered each Birkie weekend to ski, eat - Nina always brought the pie - chat and laugh. We were a mixed group - Birkie and Kortelopet skiers, Birchleggers and newbies, elite and not-so elite waves, competitive and recreational. Nina rounded out our cabin and helped make our weekend a special time. The last of our group to speak with Nina was in March. At that time she expressed her excitement about the Birkebeiner's upcoming 50th anniversary. We will all be thinking of her this coming February. The photo attached in from 2014. That year the ice caves on Lake Superior were accessible on foot, so post-Birkie a number of of went up to see them. They were magical.
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Laurie Prince
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My deepest sympathies to all. I only knew of Nina, through mutual friend, Vickie Dunnum. Vickie shared with me what a beautiful person Nina was, and what a warrior she was, until the very end. I "lit" candle 2 in honor of Nina. It seemed to be burning the brightest - something that seemed most fitting for this lovely soul. ❤️
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Dan Sandwick
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My condolences go out to Nina’s family and all of her many friends. May the depth of your grieving validate her life and the bright light she brought to the world. Her glow and faith transcends death. Her unconditional love for those of us lucky enough to have shared her world, experienced her joys, listened to her stories, and celebrated her triumphs is everlasting. I am blessed to have been one of her many friends and to be a witness to the way she experienced the magnificence of life. It is my prayer that we all follow the bright path Nina showed us how to follow … experiencing the unique love for life that she exemplified. God bless the memory of dear Nina.

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