Carole K. Polzin

Obituary

Carole Kay Polzin was born on November 17, 1938, in Waterloo, Iowa. She was the daughter of Harland and Marjorie (Riddlesbarger) Fehr. Carole was baptized as an infant in Waterloo, and was later confirmed in her faith in New Auburn, Minnesota. She received her education at Glencoe High School. Carole furthered her education in Mankato and received her LPN degree and continued at Normandale College, receiving her RN degree.

On August 20, 1955, Carole was united in marriage to Lawrence Polzin at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Auburn. After their marriage, the couple resided in Gaylord. Carole waitressed and worked at Green Giant during corn pack. After receiving her nursing degree, Carole worked at the Gaylord Hospital and the Hutchinson Hospital. She retired from nursing in 2000. Carole and Lawrence were blessed with four children, Ron, Jeff, Barb, and Jim. They shared 62 years of marriage when Lawrence passed away on February 14, 2018.

Carole was a member of American Lutheran Church in Gaylord. In her younger years, she was involved in Girl Scouts with her daughter, Barb.

Carol loved wintering on South Padre Island and stayed in the same hotel and room for 20 years. She enjoyed playing Bingo and cards, doing puzzles, was an avid reader, and loved to travel. She traveled to all the 50 states, most of the Canadian Providences, many Caribbean Islands, and Mexico. In her younger years, she played accordion in an accordion band and participated in parades. She loved spending time with her family and friends.

Blessed be her memory.

Carole is survived by her:
Children, Ron Polzin and his wife, Sue of Mankato, MN,
Jeff Polzin of Courtland, MN,
Jim Polzin and his wife, Mona of Arlington, MN;
8 Grandchildren, Jessicah Polzin and her significant other, Al Lyons, Brandon Polzin, Danielle (Jamie) Havemeier, Tyler Polzin, Susan (Jeremy) Noyes, Brian Kamps, Katie (Casey) Boone, Kelli (Andrew) Praxl;
11 Great-Grandchildren, Charlie, Mackenzie, Abigail, Alex, Desmond, Tanner, Jack, Cheyenne, Jordan, Dylan, Collin;
Sisters-in-law and Brothers-in-law, Kathy Fehr of Spicer, MN, Eleanor (Donald) Marth of Gaylord, MN, and Robert (Naomi) Polzin of Hutchinson, MN;
Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.

Carole was preceded in death by her Parents, Harland and Marjorie Fehr; Husband, Lawrence Polzin; Daughter, Barb Polzin; Brother, Jim Fehr; Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law.