Carole M. Engels

Carole Margaret Engels, 78, passed away August 5th, 2024, at her Gills Rock home. She was born May 4, 1946, in Sheboygan, WI to Charles and Margaret (Schnorr) Street.
Carole loved learning. She graduated from University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh with BA in Education and enjoyed teaching middle school English and Geography for over 30 years in Sheboygan Falls Middle School. After retirement, Carole moved full time to Gills Rock, Door County continuing her second career as a Simply Scandinavian gift shop owner and being part of many local organizations such as Liberty Grove Historical Society.
Carole will be remembered most by her heart of gold and her skillful art of making friends. Her genuine interest in getting to know people, remembering their life stories and caring for everyone's well being made her a master of creating beautiful life long lasting friendships. She held her friends, near and far, close to her heart.
Some of Carole's best memories were made around various dining room tables playing card games or mahjong with her dear Door County friends and family. She also enjoyed her social gatherings in various Door County restaurants. Carole took great pleasure in traveling the world with her favorite sister Mary. The two shared the passion of seeing new places, experiencing new cultures and enjoying various local cuisines. Carole also always looked forward to her brother Richard's daily phone calls to check in on her.
Gills Rock sunsets, Yorkie puppies, birds, daisies and sunflowers, handmade delicate doilies, a glass of Zinfandel, green for emerald, word puzzles and her life-long passion of collecting delicate fans were a few of her favorite things that will forever remind us of her.
But most of all, Carole loved her nephew Dan. The love and respect the two had for each other was heartwarming and comforting to both. The special bond was created in Dan's early childhood by their mutual love for Grandpa Charlie and time spent together in Gills Rock. Carole was to Dan the second mother not many are lucky to have in this world. And Dan was Carole's everything.
Carole is survived by brother Richard Street, Sheboygan, WI; nephews, Dan (Gretel) Schwarz of Gills Rock, WI, David (Yu) Schwarz of Sturgeon Bay, WI, Bill Street of Sheboygan, WI and nieces, Julie (George) Street of Oshkosh, WI, Nancy (Lou) Henschel of Cedarburg, WI, Jeane (Jim) Endsley of Green Bay, WI, Cindy (Jim) Krimmel of Oshkosh, WI; great nieces and great nephews.
Carole's family would like to thank everyone who took care of Carole with such love, compassion and care. We are forever thankful, as was she.
A public visitation is scheduled at Bethel Baptist Church in Gills Rock, WI on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 10-11:30 am. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 am, followed by a luncheon at the same location. A family and friends graveside farewell will be held at Wildwood Cemetery in Sheboygan on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 3:00 pm. Forbes Funeral Home is serving the family.
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