Carol M Wigdal
April 10, 1936 - April 09, 2021
Obituary
MADISON/WESTPORT - Carol M. Wigdal, age 84, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021, just a few hours shy of her 85th birthday. She was born on April 10, 1936, in Prairie Du Sac, Wis., the daughter of Rufus and Jeanette (Teach) Gasser.
Carol graduated from East High School with the class of 1954. She was united in marriage to Richard Wigdal on Oct. 30, 1954, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Madison. Carol enjoyed raising her children while providing childcare in her home. She also enjoyed decorating her home as well as tending to the flowers in her garden. Carol loved animals, traveling, and spending time with her husband and family. Her family meant everything to her, and she will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
Carol is survived by her husband, Richard, of 66 years; son, Mark (Kris) Wigdal; daughter, Lisa (Kevin) Linsmeier; and granddaughter, Chelsea (William) Woods. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Donald Gasser (Jessie Lou) and LaVerne "Bud" (Sandy) Gasser; sister, Rosemary Cunningham; and infant son, Gary.
A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. A private Memorial Service will be held.
A special thank you to the staff and friends of Carol at Sage Meadow/DeForest Place Assisted Living, and to Dr. Leila Midelfort for the great care she provided to Carol over the years. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
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Visitation
Thu Apr 15, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Teresa Rohrer
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Dear Dick, Mark, Lisa and family.I have many childhood memories with Carol and the family. Carol was such a dear friend to my mother. I have such fond memories of her contagious laugh and sweet smile and compassion when my mom passed. I am so very sorry for the loss of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. My deepest sympathy. I am sorry I will not be able to attend the service but my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gentle hugs, Teresa Reinke Rohrer
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Kelly (Buros) Wanderer
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Carol babysat me from when I was just about 6 weeks old until I was 5 and I have the fondest memories of watching Young and the Restless together while eating lunch and going to garage sales and playing in the backyard while she gardened. She was wonderful and she will be missed! All my love to the Wigdal Family -Kelly (Buros) Wanderer
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Therese Buros
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Carol took care of our daughter Kelly when she was an infant until she was 5 years old - we have many special memories of Carol - best wishes to her family and friends at this sad time. - The Buros family
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Calvin Bruce
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Sorry that Carol died. I took care of her during some tough times and she always had a positive attitude and kept smiling. I am sure she is very missed. Cal Bruce, MD