Oct. 7, 1930 – Could 9, 2025
Carol A. Wagner, 94, of Sturgeon Bay, handed away on Could 9, 2025. The next obituary was written by Carol herself.
It was a really wet day on October 7, 1930, however there was a break within the clouds, and Carol Ann Brozek was born to William and Agnes (Opicka) within the City of Casco, Wisconsin.
Carol attended grade college and highschool in Casco. She participated in lots of extracurricular actions and applications and did effectively in lecturers. She graduated in 1948. After commencement, Carol attended one 12 months of school on the College of Wisconsin Inexperienced Bay Extension Middle after which she studied at Badger Enterprise Faculty in Inexperienced Bay. Carol started her enterprise profession working as a secretary within the places of work of LD Schreiber and Firm in Inexperienced Bay. She labored there 5 years.
In 1955, Carol married Gerald E. Wagner of Maplewood, Wisconsin. They lived in Maplewood, the place Gerald owned a meat market. Throughout this time, they welcomed their first son Tom, who grew to become his dad’s right-hand man within the meat enterprise. Gerald modified careers and have become a stockbroker for Residents Securities. Then, they welcomed their second son, Jerry. In 1985, Carol and Gerald moved to Sturgeon Bay. Carol and Gerald loved following their sons’ college actions – particularly sports activities and Jerry’s soccer video games at Lakeland Faculty. They had been additionally avid Packer and Badger followers.
Carol labored for the Jellystone Campground franchise workplace in Sturgeon Bay for over 20 years. Carol additionally labored part-time on the Door County Treasurer’s Workplace, as an election ballot employee, helped youngsters within the Head Begin program, and for Don Wiggins Structure.
Carol and Gerald liked to journey, attending the Superbowl, Rose Bowl, Kentucky Derby. They loved intensive journey to factors of curiosity in the usA., many gratifying holidays in Mexico and the Caribbean Islands, and an important European tour. Carol accompanied her brother Invoice and his spouse Betty to France to attend the attractive marriage ceremony ceremony of her niece, Kathy. Throughout these travels, their enterprise careers, in addition to their on a regular basis lives, Carol and Gerald met many attention-grabbing individuals and made many buddies. These buddies Carol thought-about her treasures.
Carol at all times liked to sing. This was a trait she inherited from her mom and pa. She sang within the choirs of Holy Trinity (Casco), Holy Identify of Mary (Maplewood), Saints Peter and Paul (Institute), and infrequently for holidays, particular occasions, and so on., at Saint Joseph’s (Sturgeon Bay). Her choir household was very particular to her.
Carol’s best treasure was her household. Although small in quantity, it was large in love. The Gerald Wagner household at all times celebrated occasions and holidays collectively. What particular reminiscences these are. The particular love Carol and Gerald had for one another was evident in the best way they lovingly cared for one another as outdated age offered its difficulties. We thank God for the items He gave us.
Carol is survived by two sons, Tom (Tammy) and Jerry (Tracy) Wagner, two grandchildren, Chris Wagner and Carrie (Cody) DeClark, three great-grandchildren, Joslyn, Johana and Liam DeClark; sister-in-law Sally Wagner, nieces, nephews, and grand canine Briscal.
She was preceded in demise by her husband of 69 years Gerald on Feb. 6, 2025, her dad and mom, father and mother-in-law Edward and Louise (Schmelzer) Wagner, brother Invoice (Betty) Brozek, sister-in-law Jean (Eldor) Eggert, and brother-in-law William Wagner.
The household want to prolong due to the workplace of Dr Tomasz Michalski and his workers (significantly nurse Laura) for the excellent help given Carol and Gerald via the years. To our “prolonged household” at Pine Crest Village who cared for them with compassion. To the “angels on earth” from Unity Hospice who helped us all via these tough months. And the members of the church choir at SS Peter and Paul who grew to become such an enormous a part of her life.
Funeral companies might be carried out at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Institute at 11 am Thursday on Could 15, 2025. Burial might be in Forestville City Cemetery. Mates might name on the church on Thursday from 9:30 am till the time of mass. Forbes Funeral House is serving the household. Memorials could also be directed to JAK’s Place (1623 Rhode Island St., Sturgeon Bay WI 54235).
