Carol Marie Radunz

1938 - 2025

Carol Marie Radunz, age 87 of Bloomington, MN, was born January 23, 1938 and raised in Green Isle, MN. Carol died peacefully on April 5, 2025.

Preceded in death by Robert Radunz, her husband of 61 years; parents Albert "Ole" and Lydia Doering; and brothers Kenneth and Roger Doering.

Survived by children Douglas (Bonnie), Jeffery (Lynn), Susan Hinrichs, and Sandra Moroney (Brady); grandchildren Douglas Radunz II (Sarah), Jessica Brink (Christopher), Heather Rhein (Kevin), Jordan Radunz, Michael Radunz, Alexander Radunz, Donovan Moroney (Lauryn), and Mackenzie Moroney; great-grandchildren Hannah, Melanie, Carter and Dalia Brink, Cash Dodderer, Shayla Rhein, and Rosalie Moroney; sister-in-law Linda Henke (Robert); along with nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Carol and Bob married in early 1956 moving to the DC area where Bob served at the US Naval Air Test Center in Patuxent River, MD. Carol supported Bob through a long career at Thermotech in Hopkins, MN starting in 1958, where he went on to hold the position of President for many years until his retirement in 1998. Carol was very active in church at St. Michael's in Bloomington, serving on the Adopt A Hwy crew, Senior Saints Planning Committee, as funeral coordinator, as wedding coordinator, and many other church functions. For decades she served in the Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML), holding the elected position of Archivist/Historian for 8 years, along with other district and state leadership positions. Carol also enjoyed over 25 years with the River Bluff Estates & Friends Bible Study ladies. She also had part time work for a Met Life agency and for Agents 4 Insurance. Carol and Bob collected many "American Gothic" prints and parodies, much of it donated to the Grant Wood Museum. She was a lifelong resident of Bloomington, MN.

Bob and Carol enjoyed 25+ years with a second family home on Lake Minnetonka where the family enjoyed water activities, long weekends and lounging on the deck. She was a proud mother and grandmother who always had a story to share about "the kids" and was always there to help and support when needed. Carol loved to entertain, hosting a variety of gatherings that ranged from gourmet meals to simple coffee parties with the neighbors. She had a passion for people and gatherings. Carol was a caring person deeply loved by family and friends, including her snowmobile buddies at Breezy Point and her coffee group at the Valley West McDonald's in Bloomington. She will be greatly missed and forever remembered by all.

Funeral service Friday, May 2 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 9201 Normandale Road, Bloomington, MN 55437, with visitation one hour prior. Burial at Dawn Valley Cemetery following lunch at the church. Memorials preferred to the church or Habitat for Humanity.