Service Information
Carol D. Briggs, age 84, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, January 16, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota with interment in the church cemetery.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Carol Darlene Briggs was born on February 9, 1938, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Edward and Atheline (Bonde) Betker. Carol was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth, both at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. She was reconfirmed in 1961 at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. Carol received her education in Hutchinson, and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1956. She furthered her education at the University of Minnesota and St. Cloud State University. Carol graduated in 1960 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
On June 29, 1961, Carol was united in marriage to Martin “Marty” Briggs at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with two children, Kristin and Paul. Carol and Martin made their home in Hutchinson where they shared 58 years of marriage until Martin passed away on June 12, 2020.
Carol had a passion for teaching. She taught at Park Elementary School in Hutchinson. Carol was later employed at Ridgewater College in Hutchinson for over 15 years in the Resource Center before retiring in 1994. She was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson.
Carol enjoyed gardening, playing bridge with her friends, skiing, and going for long bicycle rides. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.
Carol passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Harmony River Living Center, at the age of 84 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Carol is survived by her:
Children, Kristin Briggs,
Paul Briggs and his wife, Tania of Lino Lakes, MN;
Grandchildren, Brita Kaczmarek, Haley Briggs, Keira Briggs, Andrew Briggs;
Great Grandchildren, Ty, Vinnie, Jaden;
Siblings, Gordon Betker of Hutchinson, MN,
Nancy Mackedanz and her husband, LeRoy of Hutchinson, MN,
Sister-in-law, Clara Betker of Hutchinson, MN;
Brother-in-law, Jim Waldron of Hutchinson, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Carol is preceded in death by her Parents, Edward and Atheline Betker; Husband, Martin Briggs; Siblings, Gloria (Donald) McKimm, Roger Betker, Sandra Waldron; Sister-in-law, Barbara Betker.
Beth Pulkrabek says
Kristen,
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Find solice knowing she is with your dad in peace!
Beth
Kristin Briggs says
Thank you, Beth.
Sharon Nohner says
My whole family adored Marty & Carol. Two of the sweetest, down to earth people you couple you could ever meet!!! They lived by LOVE. Love for each other, love for their children, grandchildren, family members, loving people around them, their neighbors. I am happy that God has called her home to give her peace & to be united with Marty. Our world has missed their love & kindness.
Kristin Briggs says
Thank you for your kind words, Sharon. It was nice to see you at mom’s Celebration of Life. Blessings.
Kristin
Gail (McLain) Cox says
Kristen and Family I had your mom for a second grade teacher and she was so kind and one of my favorite teachers. You were lucky to have her for your mom. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Dave and Donna Telecky says
Nancy and family, our sincere sympathies. Hugs and prayers
Nancy says
Thank you so much!
Lori Lewis says
The biggest of hugs to you Kristen and Paul!! The memories I’ll cherish of both your mom and dad will live on in my mind forever. Oh and Puffer too. I love you just like family.
Much love forever,
Lori
Kristin Briggs says
Thanks Lori. Mom is in a better place now. She will be missed dearly.
Geri Johnson says
Kristen, Paul and families,
Our sympathies to all of you. We had so many good times with your mom and dad over the years – picnic on an island at Cedar Lake, playing pinochle, sharing good times and hard times. We will always remember…
Ralph & Geri Johnson
Kristin Briggs says
Ralph and Geri, thank you for your kind words. They had a lot of fun with you as well. We will miss her alot.
Kristin
Angela Young says
Let me offer my sympathies and prayers. Carol and Marty were part of our RENEW group and we soo appreciated their insights. There aren’t a lot of Martin’s in the world so it was a point of conspiracy between my husband and Marty.
God Bless you all,
Angela and Martin
Kristin Briggs says
Thank you so much for your kind words of sympathy. It means a lot at this time.
Kristin
Shirley [Boller] Klitzke says
So sad to see another classmate of 1956 leave us, Carol and i shared our birthdate, my sympathy to the family.
Kristin Briggs says
Thank you so much for your kind words of sympathy. Our mother will greatly be missed.
Kristin
Judith Greenman says
carol and I were girl scout leaders together many years ago. it was my pleasure to work with her. prayers and sympathy to you. Judy Greenman
Kristin Briggs says
Thank you for your kind words of sympathy, Judy. I remember you as a Girl Scout leader or was it a brownie leader very well. Mom always liked you.
Kristin