Carol A. Gilbertson, 91, of Wittenberg, died on Monday, April 10, 2023, at Homme Home of Wittenberg, under the care of her family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Carol was born on Aug. 19, 1931, in the Town of Morris, the daughter of Elmer and Ruth (Tratz) Maahs.
On Aug. 1, 1953, Carol was united in marriage to Merlin Gilbertson in Wittenberg. Merlin preceded her in death on Sept. 14, 2015.
Carol worked as a laundry and nurse’s aide at Homme Home of Wittenberg for many years. Carol and her coworkers formed the Homme Hotline. She liked to travel to the east coast, Texas, California, and Germany. Carol loved cooking and baking for holidays and family gatherings. She would often say a meal without a dessert is just a snack. Carol was known for her jam cookies, caramel corn, and M&M cake.
Carol enjoyed bowling, doing puzzles, and tending to her flower bed. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and quilting. Carol cherished the time spent with family. They would often have cookouts and play baseball. On Sundays, they would spend their time at Mayflower Lake. Carol adored her grandchildren and loved hearing of their accomplishments.
Carol is survived by seven children, Brian (Sue) Gilbertson, of Wausau, Mike (Kim) Gilbertson, of Wittenberg, Bruce (Linda) Gilbertson, of Wittenberg, Julie (Jamie) Alzin, of Delaware, Dennis (Dawn) Gilbertson, of Hatley, Keith (MunHui) Gilbertson, of Virginia, and Kris (Kevin) Murdock of Michigan; 15 grandchildren, Matthew, Nolan, Tracy, Carrie, Eric, Callie, Erin, Kacie, Ryan, Tyler, Brenda, Brett, Hannah, Austin and Emily; 15 great-grandchildren, and one on the way; two great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Lois Kielman, of Mattoon, Jean Zeinert, of Wausau, Delores Nagel, of Wausau, and Karen Dobbe, of Rosholt.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Merlin; sister, Marilyn and her husband, Kenneth Gunderson; brother, Donald and his wife, Mary Ann; brothers-and sisters-in-law, Nathalie and Bill Fouch, Alvin Kielman, Terry Dobbe and Jack Zeinert.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Schmidt and Schulta Funeral Home in Wittenberg. The Rev. Matthew Christians will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from noon until the time of service at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank the staff at Homme Home, Aspirus Langlade and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services for their care given to Carol.
Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com
Carol A. Gilbertson
