A beautiful soul has entered heaven. Carol J. Roloff, 70, of Waupaca, formerly of Shawano, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.
She was born to Ralph and Gertrude (Cassens) Kroening on July 5, 1949, in Shawano. On Jan. 18, 1969, Carol was united in marriage to Kent L. Roloff. Together they raised two children.
Carol is survived by her husband, Kent Roloff, of Waupaca; a daughter, Amy (Don) Lemkuil, of Waupaca; a son, Dane (Tyler) Roloff, of Gillett; three loving grandchildren, Andrea, Erin and Nathan Lemkuil; and a sister, Donna Kroening, of Shawano.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Bonnie.
Carol worked at Olga Brener School in Shawano for 17 years as a teacher’s aide in kindergarten and early childhood classrooms. She loved the children and staff members there and made a positive impact each and every day.
Carol enjoyed gardening and searching for collectibles and goodies from antique stores, flea markets and thrift stores. She was a regular at Goodwill. She loved music, trying new recipes to share with friends and family and countless trips up north to the Eagle River area. Most of all, she enjoyed her family and friends. Carol will be dearly missed.
A memorial service will be held Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, at noon at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca. The Rev. Andy Behrendt will officiate. A visitation will be held Monday from 10 a.m. to noon at the funeral home. A memorial has been established in Carol’s name.
The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.
Holly Funeral Home, 526 S. Main St., Waupaca, WI 54981. www.hollyfuneralhome.com
Carol J. Roloff
