Carol Novy Obituary
Carol "Patsy" was born on December 2, 1936, in Two Rivers, WI, daughter of the late Louis F. and Clara (Sosnosky) Schultz. She was a graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School with the class of 1955. On May 3, 1958, she married Frank J. Novy at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Two Rivers, who sadly preceded her in death on September 17, 2016. Carol dedicated 14 years of her career to the Mirro company, followed by another 14 years at Uni-Mart, retiring in 1987. In 1990, she began working as a baker for her family's business, Novy's Supper Club, and continued to share her baking skills in her own kitchen, passing on her knowledge to her grandchildren. Carol cherished her travels to Arizona for extended visits with her twin brother Carl, was an active member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, post #1248, participated in the Manitowoc/Two Rivers women's Lioness club, and was involved with the St. Peter the Fisherman council of Catholic Women. She took great pleasure in playing cards, including sheep's head and other assorted games, and was an enthusiastic sports fan of the Brewers, Packers, Badgers, and Bucks.
A devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Carol is survived by five children and their spouses: Michael Novy, (with special friend Kathy and son, Cameron) of Two Rivers, Joseph (Karen) Novy of Brillion, Nancy (John) Reindl of Whitelaw, Mary (Michael/Motch) Yelmene of Two Rivers, James Novy of Two Rivers. She leaves behind nine grandchildren: Nicole (Dennis) Merryfield of Appleton, Amanda (Ross) Dietrich of Manitowoc, Justin (Denise) Reindl of Two Rivers, Denelle Kappelman of Two Rivers, Skylar Yelmene (with special friend Jess) of Two Rivers, Kayla (Justin/Shooter) Shaw of Mishicot, Wyatt Yelmene (with special friend Brianna and son, Ettien) of Two Rivers, Victoria (Michael) Markowski of Green Bay and Andrew Novy (with special friend Savannah), along with four great-grandchildren: Jayce Reindl, Noelle Reindl, Jax Dietrich, and Liam Kappelman. Carol maintained connections with three cherished classmates: Joan (Kowalsky) Yuen, MaryEllen (Kronzer) Clinton, and Gloria (Engle) Fritz.
She was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers-in-law: Leona (Richard) Wondrash, Louise (Harold) Olson, and Shirly (Orville) Holschbach, eight brothers and eight sisters-in-law: Dale (Marilyn) Schultz, Daniel (Thelma) Schultz, Bob (Grace) Schultz, Kelly (Marie) Schultz, Earl (Lois) Schultz, LeRoy (Jean) Schultz, Louis (Ellie) Schultz, Jr, Carl "Pat" (Shirley) Schultz, Jane Schultz; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Joseph and Helen Novy, along with two sister and brothers in-law; Evelyn (Daniel) Johanek, Emila (Robert) Risch.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Parish located at 3201 Mishicot Rd. Two Rivers, Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m., with Fr. Dave Pleier officiating.
The family of Carol wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers at Aurora at Home Hospice for their unwavering dedication and compassionate care.
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The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Klein & Stangel Funeral Home location, is assisting the Novy family with arrangements.
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Joan Yuen
January 2, 2026
Carol and I were friends since before Kindergarten. We found each other across what was then an empty lot between her house and mine and became instant friends. I was fascinated by her family, because she had eleven siblings to my meager two! My memories include going into her house to see her mother making homemade pasta and hanging the strands over the kitchen chairs to dry. During the school year we would walk to St. Luke´s grade school by ourselves. It was expected that we were in a safe environment and did not need any adult supervision. Our teachers were members of the Sisters of Saint Agnes order. There is some folklore told by our classmates, that when we were in the 3rd grade, Carol and Sister ? (her Name escapes me) had a difference of opinion about Carol´s habit of talking when she should be listening. To help her mend her errant ways, her teacher had her sit under the teacher´s desk. After some time had passed, there came a rhythmic sound drifting out from under the desk. Upon investigation, it seemed that Carol´s clever way to contemplate her sin was to pull out her ball and jacks and play, therefore the rhythmic ball bounce-sound!
So many years, so many stories. We were allowed to stay out at night until the street lights went on. Most times we spent playing street games with other neighborhood kids, but there were times we would raid the neighbors victory gardens, just to see if we could get away with it.We wore Navy P-coats and thought we were pretty cool . In high-school we double dated for Junior prom, and went to sleep overs ,with many of our other girl friends. After graduation, I left to attend the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and she stayed in Two Rivers to work. I stood up for her wedding and fifty years later, Jim and I came to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Then they came down to Milwaukee to celebrate with us when we reached our 50th year together Whenever we could, Jim and I would spend time with Carol and Frank in Two Rivers.just reminiscing over a few cocktails at the many class reunions. I will miss her physical presence when I am back in Two Rivers, but I know she will be there for me in spirit.
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Rick and Cindi Sommers
December 18, 2025
Sorry for your family loss your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers
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