Carol Then Obituary
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She was born on September 30, 1957, in Bloomington, MN.
Carol was devoted and loving wife of 48 years to Scott Then; a proud mother of Karen (Matt) Broderson, Kurt (Corinne) Then and Allison (Matt) Weiss; and a cherished grandmother of nine grandchildren, Grayson, Chase, Holden, Cole, Marshall, Cora, Eli, Charlotte and Camille, whom she loved very much.
She was also a sister to Dan (Betty) Rydberg, Mike (Rosie) Rydberg, Carl (Marilyn) Rydberg and Bob (Jackie) Rydberg; and a sister-in-law to Robyn Rydberg; and an aunt to many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Carl and Dorothy Rydberg; and her brothers, John and David Rydberg.
Carol truly believed that every day was a blessing. She loved being a snowbird during the winters in Arizona and spending summers at the lake with her family in Minnesota. She was so loved and will be deeply missed by all.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
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