Carl W. Bryan, 54, of Battle Ground, died in the early morning hours of March 20, 2008 in his residence. He was born October 18, 1953 in Topeka, Kansas to Charles & Evelyn (Claar) Bryan who both survive. He was a 1972 graduate of Harrison High School and went on to complete welding training at Ivy Tech. His marriage was to Beverly Kirkendall in 1982. They later divorced. Mr. Bryan worked most recently for DOS Vehicle Transfer of Lafayette. He previously worked for Peoples Welding for many years. He was an excellent leather artesian making period specific western replicas of pouches, holsters and clothing and also of civil war leather goods. He had a wonderful appreciation for nature and all forms of art. Carl was a member of the ABATE motorcycle club in Lafayette and was recognized several times for his fundraising efforts in organizing rides for charities. He enjoyed horseback riding and loved riding his motorcycle. Surviving with his parents are his children, Ashley C. Bryan (companion: Lee Schafer) of Sheridan, Indiana; a son, Caleb Bryan of Sheridan, Indiana; brothers, Charles S. Bryan (wife: Jan) of West Lafayette and David Bryan (wife: Natasha) of Lafayette and a sister, Donna Akers (husband: Larry) of Clarksville, Ohio. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home, Brookston. Service there 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2008; Pastor Owen Mason to officiate. Interment to follow in Brookston IOOF Cemetery. Memorials may be made on his behalf to the American Cancer Society or to Celiac Research. Envelopes will be available during service times or may be mailed to the Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home (765-563-3134).