Carl A. Gee

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at the age of 77. Preceded in death by his parents, Louie and Mary Lee Gee, and his brother Harold Gee. Survived by four daughters, Deborah (Jack) Schafer, Cynthia (Adam) Gee-Silva, Carla (Steve) Wendelberger, Linda (Mark) Synor and his only son, Attorney Carl Gregory Gee. Former husband of Elaine Gee and subsequently his second wife Dr. Michele V. Gee. Further survived by his grandchildren Sarah (Chris) Doerner, Brian Schafer, Desiree Silva, Austin Wendelberger, Dayna Wendelberger, Chloe Synor, and Nicholas Synor; his brother, Murray (Evon) Gee; sister-in-law Annie Gee; and many other relatives and friends.

Carl dedicated his life to helping the African American community through his work as President and CEO of the Opportunities Industrialization Center of Greater Milwaukee (OIC-GM). At its peak, OIC-GM was the largest African American employer and minority-controlled nonprofit organization in the State of Wisconsin. Through his work with OIC-GM, Carl helped ensure quality education and training services that enabled thousands of economically disadvantaged and unemployed people of all races and backgrounds to become productive members of society.

In his free time, Carl was an avid sports fan who supported the Milwaukee Bucks, Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Wisconsin Badgers. Carl lived by and often quoted the words of Nelson Mandela:  “Sport has the power to change the world…it has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does”.

Donations can be made in Carl’s memory for acute myeloid leukemia research at the American Cancer Society (https://www.cancer.org/).

Memorial Gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday, September 25 from 1:00 PM 3:45 PM. Memorial Service at 4:00 PM