Caroline Clara Dodson

MADISON-Caroline C. Dodson, formerly of Madison, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at The Meadows in Spring Green. She was born in the Town of Washington, Sauk County, on Feb. 20, 1924, to William and Meta Kruse. Carol married A. Richard Dodson on Nov. 15, 1945. As a military wife stationed at air force bases across the U.S., she raised five children, returning in Wisconsin in the 1960’s. Carol stayed busy with her many hobbies. She was an award winning quilter, enjoyed cards at the Monona Senior Center and loved growing prized roses. Carol crafted porcelain dolls and teddy bears and traveled with her SAS and KAYRA friends. She took up golf later in life and scored a hole-in-one at the age of 80! Carol was well-known in the family for her special recipes, from dumplings to her lemon meringue pie. She looked forward to watching her favorite teams, the Packers and the Brewers, while enjoying an afternoon beer. Carol is survived by her children, Judy (Colleen) Dodson, Connie Schultz, Tom (Laurie) Dodson and Kathy (Bob) Ragan; grandchildren, Brandee, Kim, Rebecca, Sarah, Harley, Jeff, Emily, Gabe and Meta; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; her daughter, Sherryl Bushnell; and her son-in-law, Larry Schultz. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, with Pastor Mark F. Bartels presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Cross Quilters, SSM Health at Home, or The Meadows. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420