Carol J. Feldbruegge

Carol J (Warosh) Feldbruegge died Friday August 22, 2025, at Mount View Care Center under the care of Aspirus Hospice Care.

She was born on August 29, 1935, to the late Al and Mable (Bier) Warosh. She worked in various jobs over her lifespan, but the one that she loved the most was as a teacher’s aide in the special needs room at John Marshall School in Wausau, WI.

On August 17, 1963, she married the love of her life, Gerald F. Feldbruegge and spent almost 59 years together with her best friend. Their house became known as the place to gather. When you entered their house as friends, you left as family and found that there always was a place at the table for you.

Carol was involved in many different organizations over her lifespan. She was a den mother for her son’s cub scout troop. She was an active member in Catholic Daughters, and she helped form the mother’s club at John Marshall School. No matter what organization she was involved in, she was committed to the task at hand and would enthusiastically perform her duties.

Carol had one son, Scott A. Feldbruegge, who married Deborah S. (Plein). Together they had one daughter, Emma L. Feldbruegge. Emma held a very special place in Nana’s heart. Emma loved going there to make homemade noodles, ground bologna, desserts, and anything else she could talk Nana into creating.

Carol also had many nieces and nephews, and many looked to Carol as a second mom, and she received many phone calls from them to discuss life’s problems and of course they would receive her love in return. Her goddaughter, Debra (Detert) Blair was an important part of her life. Deb was able to give respite care when needed and enjoyed Tuesday nights with Carol where Carol taught Deb how to knit. Deb brought much joy and provided many snacks and treats whenever she visited.

Carol loved to knit and family and friends would receive a gift from her, whether it was a blanket, scarf, mittens, a Christmas stocking, or the latest fad. She liked to sew and made Boys Choir vests and Top Hatter’s vests for her son and other students.

Carol and Jerry went on many family trips up north and they would travel to Madison many times to spend the weekend with Jerry’s parents. Carol provided care for her mother when she became sick, and they even had them move in so she could care for her. After her mom died her dad continued to live with them until he passed at the tender age of 98 ½. Scott lived with his Grandpa his entire life until Scott and Deb got married. Scott is proud of the fact that he lived with his Grandpa and credits Carol for giving him such a wonderful gift.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings Bob (Carol) Warosh, Betty (Noel) Burkhart, Mary (Willam) Hanke, Katie (Dave) Detert.

Carol fell in November 2024 breaking her ankle and leg. After surgery she transferred to Mount View Care Center for rehab. She completed rehab and moved in as a permanent resident on 4th floor memory care when it became evident that she had dementia. The care she received from the staff on the 4th floor was outstanding. The last ten months have been the best for Carol as there were many games like giant Jenga, and weekly Bingo, as well as music therapy and trips to Marshfield Zoo or Central Wisconsin Fair. She went out to eat and there were craft days, beauty spa days, movie days and just because days. Being at Mount View allowed Carol to live her best life and she was so happy because of it. So in lieu of flowers please consider a monetary gift so the family can purchase and donate a gift for the Mount View Care Center in her memory.

The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at Aspirus Hospice Care for the kind, compassionate and loving care given to Carol and her family.

Services will be held at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home located at 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau, on Wednesday, September 3rd. Visitation begins at 11:00 am, with a service at 1:00 pm followed by her burial at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. A reception and snacks will follow at the funeral room.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com