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Carol Sederstrom Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 24, 2025.

Carol Joann Sederstrom passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, in Cerritos, California, with her family by her side. She was born on November 7, 1946, in Wayne, Nebraska, to Evelyn Mae (Lewis) and Edgar Sederstrom.

Following her mother's marriage to Hubert (Herb) Koeller, Carol and her family, including her older brothers Jerry Lee Sederstrom and Robert Dean Sederstrom, moved to Lake Andes, South Dakota, where Herb worked on the Randall Dam project. The family later grew with the addition of her younger brothers Paul and Ronald Koeller. In 1955 the family relocated to Torrance, California, where Carol attended school and graduated from Narbonne High School in 1964.

Carol's talents in accounting led to a successful career with positions at Leo's Stereo and Marantz before becoming Controller for Western Overseas Corporation in Cypress, California, where she worked until her retirement.

Known for her adventurous spirit and outgoing nature, Carol traveled to the Great Wall of China and even tried skydiving. She also had a passion for antiquing and cherished time spent at home with her beloved German Shepherd, Puppy.

Carol never married but remained close to her family. She is survived by her brothers Robert (Bob) Sederstrom, Paul Koeller, and Ronald (Ron) Koeller; nieces Kimberly (Sederstrom) Schott and Marissa Koeller; and nephews Vincent Koeller, Matthew Koeller, Ty Koeller, Nicholas (Nick) Schott, and Brandon Schott.

Carol's memory will be treasured by those who knew her.

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Kimberly Schott

March 14, 2025

Auntie was always light hearted and kind spirited. Ask her a business question and she and she lit up! Even at the very end of her life she helped me with an issue on my P&L Statement.

I had many wondering adventures with Auntie! She could steer her car hands free and drive with her knee! She introduced me to Jamoca Almond Fudge & Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream from Baskin Robbin´s. Which I still order every time to this day. We would explore the tide pools and then have pancakes at a cafe and sit outside. We would sit on the back porch and play with Puppy. I got to sleep in her bed for sleepovers. She took me school shopping one time and I remember being excited about new clothes for school.

Childhood weekends were spent with her and my Mom. Crafts and shopping we went everywhere together.

When I had my first boyfriend she put me on the spot with serious life questions. Which I admire because as an Auntie you can easily be the FUN One. She always put others before herself.

I love her dearly and I will cherish everything I learned from her ..... some spoken and some just leading by example.

She joked she wanted tequila with every meal she ordered the last few months of her life. I saw her drink one glass of wine one time my entire life. Her sense of humor stood the test of time until the dying end.

I LOVE YOU Auntie!