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Born to eternal life on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the age of 79. Carol was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Leroy and Lillian Kerr.
She was the devoted and loving wife of James Patrick House for 60 years, and the cherished mother of John (Jacalyn), Laurie (Joe) Flejter, and Dave (Dawn). Carol’s love extended boundlessly to her grandchildren Ashley (Kiel) McGuinness, Jennifer (Jason) Mahler, Joseph (Tina) Nickels, Jessica (Joseph) Metrusias, Nikolas (Tina), Joanna (Traa Haase), and Pieper (Jordan Arthur), as well as to her eight great-grandchildren.
Carol is also survived by her dear sisters Mary Bergin, Lillian (Tom) Shorey, and Nancy (Don Rudisill) Lepak, along with many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends whose lives she touched.
In her early years, Carol worked as a waitress at Gateway Tap in West Allis. She later joined M & W Industrial Equipment in Waukesha, where she worked in the office until her retirement. Carol and her husband Jim shared a love of the open road, enjoying countless road trips together, especially their treasured visits out West to Las Vegas to spend time with her mother and sisters.
Carol was known for her sweet spirit and even sweeter confections. Her chocolate-covered cherries, peanut butter cups, and turtles were holiday favorites, lovingly made year after year. Her thoughtful creativity also shone in the annual family photo calendars she made—memories we will treasure always.
She will be remembered for her warm smile, her quick wit, her joyful laugh, and the quiet wisdom she shared with all who knew her. Carol’s presence brought light and love to our lives, and her memory will forever live on in our hearts. We love you.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin, from 4:00 PM to 5:45 PM, followed by a Memorial Service at 6:00 PM.
Carol Lee House (née Kerr) Born to eternal life on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the age of 79. Carol was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Leroy and Lillian Kerr. She was the devoted and loving wife of James Patrick House for 60 years, and the cherished mother of John (Jacalyn), Laurie (Joe)Continue Reading