Carole Ann Gerken
Carole Ann Gerken , Age 82
Carole Ann Gerken, age 82, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Carole, daughter of John P. and Ethel M. (Borland) Doudna, was born February 16, 1942 in Richland Center. She was employed by Sysco Foods as a financial bidder for many years. Carole was a loving mom and nana who enjoyed supporting her grandchildren in all of their adventures.
She is survived by her children, Robin Teasdale, Michael (Wendy) Gerken, all of Baraboo; six grandchildren, Anthony (Jenna) Teasdale, Jordan (Cari Jo) Teasdale, Jenna (Nick) Elmer, Lizbeth (Kody) Lane, Shelby Gerken and Taylor (Nicole) Gerken; 14 great-grandchildren, Clayton, Carter, Bryson, Jaycie, Joanna, Josalyn, Jevon, Griffin, Violet, Paxton, Kade, Keira, Moxin, and Baby Gerken. She is further survived by her siblings, Gary (Gil) Doudna, Jim (Norma) Ewing, Barbara (Terry) Nimocks and David (Fran) Ewing with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Carole was preceded in death by her parents and a friend, Ralph Gerken.
Private Services will be held with David Ewing officiating.
Condolences
Charlotte Snyder October 10, 2024
Friend of family Baraboo , Wisconsin
My prayers go out to family! Remember the memories!
LAURA STANEK October 09, 2024
Friend Baraboo, WI, USA , Wisconsin
Mike and Wendy, so sorry for the loss of your mom. Peace.
Adam Arians October 08, 2024
Coworker Birchwood , Wisconsin
Truly will be missed by all. I had the pleasure of working with Carole for many years.
Kristine Anne Eagan October 08, 2024
Forever Friend and fellow employee at Sysco Prairie du sac , Wisconsin
Dear Family of Carole....My heart aches for all of you, I will hold you in my prayers always. The world has lost a great energy, it feels like someone very special has gone to her eternal home...I know Carole will be watching over all of us...Carole is with her Mom and both will be your forever angels watching all the great accomplishments of their children! From time to time Carole will check on me too...I will think of her always and forever as a precious friend dear to my heart....Love, Kris
Doyle D. Wallace October 08, 2024
cousin Dodgeville , Wisconsin
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, any other celebrations of life let me know when please .
Neal astle October 08, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
So sorry to hear of your loss she was a great woman
Virginia Wiedenfeld October 08, 2024
Classmate Richland center , Wisconsin
Sympathy to Carol's family i was a classmate
Jim & judee wickus October 08, 2024
Friend Barsboo , Wisconsin
Carole was a great person to work with and enjoyed everyone she came in contact with. We also enjoyed her devilish side. She is one in a million and will be truly missed by all.
Randy and Lori Digmann October 07, 2024
Family friends Baraboo , Wisconsin
We send our sympathy to all the family. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
John & Traci Bowers October 07, 2024
Friends Eatonton , Georgia
We are so sorry to hear about Carol. She was a very nice lady. Bob always spoke highly of her.
Rhonda Peterson October 07, 2024
Cousin Surprise , Arizona
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Amy Bible October 11, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
My sympathy to Carole's family - glad I had the pleasure of knowing her from my SYSCO days.
Paula Hartman October 12, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
My condolences to the family. I am so glad I got to know and work with Carole. I am very glad that this last month we enjoyed lunch together along with other friends. She was sharing with me updates on her grandchildren and great grandchildren which was so fun to hear about! What a wonderful person. Cherish the memories. I am sure there are many!!!
Jean Frame October 15, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Carole was such an amazing person-had a lot of laughs over the years at Sysco -She will be dearly missed-my heart goes out to your family