Carol June Richardson

Carol June Richardson, age 82, passed away on April 7, 2025, at Safe Haven in Boyceville, WI. She was born on June 21, 1942, in Bloomer, WI to Howard and Mildred “Millie” (Paulsen) Richardson. Carol was born with mental disabilities and cerebral palsy, having the mental capacity of a 4 year old girl. She had an older brother James R. Richardson. Her family lived in the village of New Auburn during her younger childhood.

In 1958, Howard, Millie and family moved to Loves Park, IL. Carol was able to attend a day care center for special needs children at this time. She always enjoyed music and making new friends there. In 1974 her parents were planning for their retirement years so they moved Carol into a home for special needs people in La Grange IL.

After her father passed away in 1976, Carol moved into Hetzel Care Center in Bloomer. Her mother enjoyed entertaining the residents by playing the piano and organ, which gave Carol much joy. In 1980, Millie remarried Lowell Trowbridge. Carol's brother Jim passed away in 1986, her step-father Lowell Trowbridge passed away in 1987, and Carol's mother Millie passed in 1988. Barb Plummer, Carol’s step-sister took over as her guardian following Millie’s death.

In 1988, Carol met Tommy Hughes at the Eagleton Nursing Home and in 2006, Tommy and Carol made the move to their new home in Menomonie, WI. They would go out a couple of days a week for recreation and therapy, go out on “date” days, and go to a local church for worship services. Carol enjoyed her day visits to her step-sister Barb’s home over the years and Barb attended many of Carol's special family picnics and holiday parties.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer, with visitation beginning at 12:30 PM. Private burial will be in the New Auburn Cemetery following the service.