Born November 8, 1944. Died November 5, 2010. Beloved wife of Gerald H. Schaefer, Jr. Mother of Starr (John) Kieckbusch, Kim (Michael) Wendelborn, Debra Haynes and three step-children. Grandmother of 12 and great – grandmother of 6. Preceded in death by her parents and 1 sister, Marie Tomac. Also loved by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home, Tue., Nov. 9, 2010, 4-7 PM. Service 7 PM. Visitation also at WISCONSIN MEMORIAL, CHAPEL OF THE FLOWERS, 9:30-11:30 AM. Prayer service 11:30 AM In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the family. Special thanks to the staff of Vitas Hospice at the Lutheran Home. Carol was a waitress for 50 years, most currently at the Grecian Inn/Capitol Caf. Member of VFW Post 6498 and American Legion Auxiliary Post 449.