Carol was born Oct. 1, 1935, in Quincy, a daughter of Raymond A. and Margaret Bisser Bergmann. On June 14, 1958, she married Donald E. Wells. He died Sept. 21, 1965. On Dec. 4, 1968, she married Richard E. Dix in Trinity United Church of Christ. He died October 29, 2008.

Carol was a 1953 graduate of Quincy High School. She worked for Moorman Manufacturing from 1953-1961. She then became secretary for Dix Machine and Electric Co. until she retired in 1976.

Carol was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ. She enjoyed going out to dinner with her women's club. She loved to attend Blue Devil Basketball games and always looked forward to family get-togethers and being with her grandchildren.

Survivors include six children, Deborah Dix of Roseville, Calif., Alan (Deb Richards) Dix of Washington, Ill., David R. (Ceil) Dix of Quincy, Barbara (Paul) Kirchgasler of Bloomington, David A. (Wanda) Dix of Quincy and Dennis Dix of Quincy; nine grandchildren, Heather, Holly, Elizabeth and Gwen Dix, all of Quincy, Amanda Sheldon of Washington, D.C., Emily, Katherine and Andrew Sheldon, all of Roseville, Calif., and Bradley Dix of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; five stepgrandchildren, Aimee Terhark of Washington, Ill., Nicholas (Kandice) Dix of Greeley, Colo., Alex (Rachel) Dix of Peoria, and Rachel and Bret Kirchgasler of Minneapolis; several great-grandchildren; a brother, Grant A. (Ginny) Bergmann of Denton, Texas; and two nieces, Heather (Andrew) Smith of Plano, Texas, and Andrea (Doug) Klokow of Rogers, Ark.

In addition to her husbands, Carol was preceded in death by her parents.

SERVICES: 10 a.m. Friday in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with the Rev. Timothy A. White officiating. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy.

VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.

MEMORIALS: Trinity United Church of Christ, Mississippi Valley Council of Boy Scouts, Camp Callahan or the donor's choice.

WEBSITE: www.hansenspear.com.

ARRANGEMENTS: Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.

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Published by Herald-Whig from Feb. 5 to Feb. 7, 2014.

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February 11, 2014

Denny,

So sorry to hear of your loss...May the good lord offer peace and understanding in this time of sorrow.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bruce Hutton & Family

Susie ( Jones ) Peters

February 10, 2014

David and family , I'm so sorry for your loss . I know how hard it is to lose one of our parents. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers

Janet (Campbell) Nutt

February 9, 2014

Barb, Dave, and family,
So sorry for the loss of your mother. It is so difficult losing a parent. May your memories help you at this time.

Janet (Campbell) Nutt

February 9, 2014

Barb, Dave, and family,
So sorry for the loss of your mother. I, too, have lost both of my parents now and can understand your loss. You are all in my prayers. May you treasure all your memories.

Steve Helkey

February 8, 2014

To Deb and Alan and all of the kids I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I enjoyed my times at your house with your mom and dad when we were young. She always had a smile and treated me like a friend. I know she will be missed. I wish you all the best.

Bobbie Platt

February 5, 2014

David and Denny so sorry to hear auntie Carol has passed away. The weather is hindering my ability to get there. I send my love and prayers your way. May His love sustain you during this difficult journey. Love you guys.

Pat Winking

February 5, 2014

I worked with Richard at H&R Block. And I spoke to Carol on several occasions. She was a very nice person and I know you will miss her. You have my sympathy.

February 5, 2014

I wish to express my sincere condolences. Carol was a good friend, we had some good times when our kids were together.
I'll always cherish the memories of the times the Smith and Dix kids were together.
Polly Smith

Bill & June Lahrman

February 5, 2014

David, Wanda and family, We are so sorry to hear of Carol's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

J. R. Deeter

February 5, 2014

Dave and Denny, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Dave Smith

February 5, 2014

Dennis, David & all, my condolences to your family at this time. Some great memories with you guys and your family.

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