Carol Goetsch

Carol Goetsch, 84, Largo, FL, formerly of Wausau, died Friday, April 13, 2018 at her home in Florida. She was born November 5, 1933 in Birnamwood, daughter of the late Anton and Caroline (Ecker) Eckardt. On October 3, 1953, she married Gerald "Jerry" Goetsch at the Church of St. Anne, Wausau. He preceded her in death on May 30, 2017. Throughout her life, Carol enjoyed her role as a homemaker, was a longtime member of the Church of St. Anne and owned and operated Jerry's Music for many years with her husband, Jerry. Survivors include, two children, Kathy Goetsch, Largo, FL and Terry (Sharon) Goetsch, Tomahawk; two grandchildren, Kelly Goetsch, Brookfield and Lauren (Jake) Seever, Mosinee; three great-grandchildren, Helana Gantner and Gavin and Athena Seever; and two brothers, John Eckardt and Robert (Rose) Eckardt, both of Merrill. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two infant brothers, Michael and Joseph; and one sister-in-law, Pat Eckardt. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Noon on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the Church of St. Anne, Wausau. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until time of services at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com