Carol W. Carl

Carol W. Carl, 78, died peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born September 20, 1945 in Athens, daughter of the late Edwin and Magdalena (Hargraves) Stauske.  On June 24, 1967, she married Donald Carl in Athens and he preceded her in death on March 8, 1996.

Carol worked at Liberty Mutual for over 40 years.  She enjoyed traveling, trips to the casino and the movie theater with her friend Shawn, diamond art, needle work, growing flowers, making treats during Christmas time and babysitting Brian’s dogs while he was away.  Above all she loved spending time with her grandchildren, other family and friends.

Survivors include her daughter, Heather (Shawn) Wilde; son, Brian Carl; grandchildren, Megan and Alex Wilde; brother, Walter Stauske; sister-in-law, Louetta Lavin.  She is further survived by nieces, nephews, many friends and neighbors.

Besides her parents and husband, Donald, she was preceded in death by brothers Bernard and Leonard.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Rib Mountain Lutheran Church.  Rev. Tim Swanson will officiate.  Burial will immediately follow at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau.  Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services all at Rib Mountain Lutheran Church.

Carol’s family would like to thank Aspirus Palliative Comfort Care for their wonderful care and compassion shown to her and her family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com