Carol M. Buchholtz, 91, of Waterford, peacefully passed away at home on Aug. 17, 2022, with family by her side.
Carol was born at home in Grafton on Nov. 18, 1930, to Carl O. and Alma (nee Janke) Damerow. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Grafton.
On Aug. 30, 1952, Carol was united in marriage to Merton Buchholtz at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Grafton. They were blessed with five children, Sandra, Billy, Sarah, David, and Dale. They were married 62 years when Mert passed away and she missed him every day. Carol devoted her life to her marriage, family, and church.
Carol was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Waterford. She loved the spiritual leadership of Pastor Bischoff and Pastor Conradt. Her faith in God was something she always instilled in her family and those around her. She was a member of Ladies Aid, Senior Friendship Group and Bible Study. She was a caregiver for many family members over the years. She enjoyed baking, playing cards, and sewing small quilts for missions. She also volunteered at Mount Carmel Care Center in Burlington.
Carol was an active hard worker her entire life. She always kept busy and liked being outdoors. If you drove by her house, you may have seen her. She would have been outside planting flowers, trimming bushes, mowing grass, or weed-wacking. She enjoyed the love of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. During the winter she enjoyed stoking the fire with wood in the basement to keep the kitchen warm.
Carol is survived by her children, Sandy Senft, Billy (Stephanie), Sarah, and Dale (Janet); sister Eileen (Larry) Woyach, and many wonderful grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was godmother to Donald Damerow and Gary Messenger.
Carol was preceded in death by parents Carl and Alma Damerow, husband Merton, son David, sisters Evelyn, Joan and Karen; brother Carl; and son-in-law Harold “Floyd” Senft.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, from 2:30 until 4:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 145 S. 6th St. Waterford. Service will begin at 4:30 p.m. with Pastor Conradt officiating. A light luncheon will follow the service.
In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy, the family suggests memorials be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Carol’s name.
Mealy Funeral Home is serving the family. Well-wishers may visit www.mealyfuneralhome.com.
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