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Carol Rohm Obituary
Appleton - Carol M. Rohm, 87, of Appleton, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Ridgeview Highlands in Appleton, where she had resided since 2001. Carol was born November 25, 1933 in Black Creek, WI to Herbert and Eunice Mailahn.
Carol graduated from Seymour High School in 1951. She married Gerald Rohm on August 14, 1954 and he preceded her in death on May 4, 1996. She worked at Zwicker Knitting Mills for 10 years and in the culinary food service at Fox Valley Technical College for 17 years.
She loved to play sheepshead and make jam for her friends, listening to polkas and watching the Packers. She also loved the Meals on Wheels program. Carol was also an avid AWA Wrestling fan back in the day.
Carol is survived by her daughters Lori (Dan) Van Linn and Kathy (Terry) Kraus; granddaughter Danielle (Lance) Kroncke and great granddaughter, Lily Kroncke and great grandson Landyn Kroncke.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald; her parents, Herbert and Eunice Mailahn; sister Yvonne (Ken) O'Brien; brother Robert and many other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held Friday, February 5, 2021 at 12pm at Valley Funeral Home, 2211 N. Richmond Street, Appleton, WI. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11am until the 12pm service. Pastor Leon Knitt will be officiating. Burial will be at the Mausoleum at Highland Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Meals on Wheels program.
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Marilyn Nettekoven
February 5, 2021
I am sending my sympathies to you, Carol was a wonderful, kind, funny and hardworking lady. I worked with her at FVTC for several years and always enjoyed our time together. Sorry that we didn't stay connected as we should have over the years. Rest in Peace.
Linda Greil Reinke
February 4, 2021
Lori & Kathy - so sorry for your loss, she was an amazing mom, friend, grandmother and great grand mother to you all. Hugs Linda Greil Reinke
Penny Mullen-Schweitzer
February 3, 2021
Kathy and Lori I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. She will be missed by so many people. I have many great memories of your mom when we were kids, she was always so nice to us. Sending hugs and prayers.
BARB STANEK
February 3, 2021
Rest in peace, Carol. Barb Stanek
Wanda Mary Lau
February 3, 2021
Carol was a great lady. When my daughter was very sick she let me park my daughters car in her place in the garage. Always loved talking to her by the mail room. Now she can fly with the cardnials she loved so much.
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