Carol Ann Vanderbloemen

1944 - 2018

Carol Ann Vanderbloemen

Green Bay - Carol Ann Vanderbloemen, 74, died peacefully on October 11, 2018 following a courageous 18-month battle with cancer with her family at her side. She was born September 2, 1944, in Manitowoc, to Richard and Emily (Krall ) Lensmire.

When she was seven years old, her family relocated to Ellisville, WI. There she attended a one room school house and later graduated from Kewaunee High School, Class of 1962. Carol was proud of her family heritage as cheesemakers; her father was the manager of the Ellisville Dairy Co-op. On December 29, 1962, Carol married Tony Vanderbloemen at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pilsen. Carol was a homemaker until her children were grown. She then attended NWTC where she received her certification as a CNA. She worked as a nurse's aid for over 20 years at the Brown County Mental Hospital. Carol was a member of ASCFME Local #1901. She will be remembered for her love of gardening, growing herbs, making crafts, crocheting, knitting, baking, being an avid reader, taking care of her grandchildren, and being an exceptional wife, mother, and grandmother.

Carol is survived by her husband of nearly 58 years, Tony; her daughters, Lynn Vanderbloemen, Pam Vanderbloemen, Kim (Brian) Vincent; her grandchildren, Drew Habeck, Connor and Dana Vincent; her brother and sister, Dick (Marilyn) Lensmire, Laverne (Eugene) Jerovitz; her sisters-in-law, Nancy Lensmire, Lovie Lensmire; and many nieces , nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Donald and Gerald Lensmire.

Friends may call at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason Street, on Tuesday, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home, with Deacon Bill Burkel officiating. On-line condolences may be made to the Vanderbloemen family by going to www.prokowall.com.