She grew up on a farm in Pawnee County, attended rural school and 1 1/2 years Peru State Teachers College. She taught 8 years in rural schools in Pawnee County. She moved to Lincoln, worked at Goodyear and retired at 30 years. She married Leonard Koerner and they had 2 children Russell (Debra) Koerner and Sandra (Steve) McManus. Together they blessed her with 7 grandchildren, 3 boys and 4 girls and 4 great grandchildren. Being "Grandma" was her greatest joy.
Carol is preceded in death by her parents; husband, 2 sisters and brother.
A visitation Friday, November 5, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68512. Funeral service Friday, November 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home. lincolnfh.com
