Carol was born on October 7, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Florence Chapell.
Carol graduated from Northern Illinois Univeristy in 1956 with a teaching degree in Physical Education. She began her career in Reedsburg, WI where she met her husband Conrad. They married on June 30, 1962 and were blessed with 54 years together until his death in 2017.
Carol was a beloved substitute teacher for the Wisconsin Rapids School District for over 25 years. After her retirement, she found her love for golf, and was sure to be seen with her golfing group at Homestead Golf Course every weekday morning.
Carol also loved music and theatre. She participated in her church’s choir, bell choir and many community theatre productions over the years.
Carol had a strong faith and served God at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids, WI; Woodlands Lutheran Church in Clermont, FL and Christ Lutheran Church in Brooksville, FL. She valued the relationships he made at each of these places and treasured the memories that came from her time there.
Carol is survived by her daughter Gail (Wisconsin Rapids, Wi), son Gary (Rosemount, MN) and sister Joyce Bill (Mt. Dora, FL) . She was preceded in death by her husband, Conrad, her mother, Florence and her father, Frank.
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” - Psalm 73:26
Donations may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
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