Carol Kolesar

Carol Kolesar obituary, Dunnellon, FL

Carol Kolesar

Carol Kolesar Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 8, 2025.
On , April 28, 2025 Carol A. Kolesar unexpectedly passed away in Dunnellon Florida.

She was born on December 10, 1941 and was 83 years old. She was the daughter of Frederick W. Temple and Aranda Martha Randall Temple, who have preceded her in death. She grew up and attended West Springfield High School in Massachusetts.



She worked as a secretary and co-owned Kolesar Tile in the South Florida area. Carol Kolesar had an independent spirit and strong will, as did her husband of almost 50 years. Their past residences were in North Palm Beach, Lake Worth, and Jupiter Florida. Moving to the Ocala area for retirement.

During Carol's time in South Florida she was a member of the Lake Worth Eastern Star. The organization is dedicated to the principles of Freemasonry and has "Charitable, Educational, Fraternal, and Scientific" purposes.

"Family" Information:

She was preceded in death by her husband Rudolf "Rudy" Kolesar, and her sons Rudy Kolesar Jr. and Richard Kolesar, also, Evelyn Rapacki her sister and son James Rapacki.

Carol is survived by her daughter Karen Moss & (Steve Sr.) And sons; Mark Kolesar, Chris Kolesar, and Doug Kolesar.

Carol had 5 grandsons:

By Steve and Karen Moss; Steve Moss Jr. & (Carolina), Jason Moss & (Heather), and Daniel Moss & (Aeryn).

By Chris Kolesar; Christopher Kolesar and Brandon Kolesar & (Nicole).

Carol also had 3 granddaughters: By son Rudy & (Paige); Kendra Kolesar, Karena Parliment & (Russ) and By her son Doug, Kristina Kolesar.

Carol also had 11 great-grandchildren as of 5/7/2025.



Carol's brother James Temple and wife Marylin had 3 daughters (her nieces) were Stepanie, Jennifer, & Sara.

Kathy Rapacki was a niece by her sister and the nephew's are David Fournier, John Fournier, Michael Rapacki, and Daniel Rapacki.

Carol is also survived by her oldest brother Raymond Temple & (Teen) and their children Linda Temple and Diane Mercado.

Carol will be always be in the memories of her "Family".

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Susan Morin

July 26, 2025

My dear bicycling friend Carol. I am so sad to hear of your passing. You were such an encouragement with cycling and I will forever remember our ride around Lake Okeechobee. I´ll always remember your beautiful smile and happy disposition. May you Rest In Peace and ride with the Angels! I´ll miss you. Love, Susan

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