Carol Ann Andrew passed away at home on Aug. 12, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 11, 1925 in Eden Township, to William and Vera (Lindauer) Trankle.
She married John Andrew on Aug. 1, 1949 in Cobb. Carol and John farmed outside of Livingston for many years raising four children. Carol began her teaching career at Carpenter School near Mifflin in 1951. She returned to Platteville University to earn her BA degree in 1970. From 1970 to 1972 Carol taught at St. Josephs School in Dodgeville. Carol taught at Iowa-Grant Schools from 1972 to 1991, at which time she retired from teaching.
Carol was actively involved in many civic groups and faithfully served her church for many years. Carols passions included traveling with her husband, John, mission work and spending time with her family. Carol was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a true gift from God in the lives of everyone who's life she touched and will be sorely missed by all who loved her.
Carol is survived by her children, Vernon (Sherry) Blythe of Highlands Ranch, CO, Joan (Michael) Kienitz of Livingston, Daniel (Angie) Andrew of McHenry, IL and James (Brenda) Andrew of Corpus Christi, TX; 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Kathryn Spurley of Montfort, Lynn Halverson of Cobb and Mary Blasdel of Verona and brother, Roger Trankle of Monroe.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 51 years, John on Jan. 29, 2000; sisters, Genevieve Andrew and Phyllis Addison.
Burial in the Rock Church Cemetery, rural Livingston.
SOMAN-LARSON FUNERAL HOME, Montfort, WI
She married John Andrew on Aug. 1, 1949 in Cobb. Carol and John farmed outside of Livingston for many years raising four children. Carol began her teaching career at Carpenter School near Mifflin in 1951. She returned to Platteville University to earn her BA degree in 1970. From 1970 to 1972 Carol taught at St. Josephs School in Dodgeville. Carol taught at Iowa-Grant Schools from 1972 to 1991, at which time she retired from teaching.
Carol was actively involved in many civic groups and faithfully served her church for many years. Carols passions included traveling with her husband, John, mission work and spending time with her family. Carol was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a true gift from God in the lives of everyone who's life she touched and will be sorely missed by all who loved her.
Carol is survived by her children, Vernon (Sherry) Blythe of Highlands Ranch, CO, Joan (Michael) Kienitz of Livingston, Daniel (Angie) Andrew of McHenry, IL and James (Brenda) Andrew of Corpus Christi, TX; 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Kathryn Spurley of Montfort, Lynn Halverson of Cobb and Mary Blasdel of Verona and brother, Roger Trankle of Monroe.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 51 years, John on Jan. 29, 2000; sisters, Genevieve Andrew and Phyllis Addison.
Burial in the Rock Church Cemetery, rural Livingston.
SOMAN-LARSON FUNERAL HOME, Montfort, WI
Carol Ann Andrew passed away at home on Aug. 12, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 11, 1925 in Eden Township, to William and Vera (Lindauer) Trankle.
She married John Andrew on Aug. 1, 1949 in Cobb. Carol and John farmed outside of Livingston for many years raising four children. Carol began her teaching career at Carpenter School near Mifflin in 1951. She returned to Platteville University to earn her BA degree in 1970. From 1970 to 1972 Carol taught at St. Josephs School in Dodgeville. Carol taught at Iowa-Grant Schools from 1972 to 1991, at which time she retired from teaching.
Carol was actively involved in many civic groups and faithfully served her church for many years. Carols passions included traveling with her husband, John, mission work and spending time with her family. Carol was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a true gift from God in the lives of everyone who's life she touched and will be sorely missed by all who loved her.
Carol is survived by her children, Vernon (Sherry) Blythe of Highlands Ranch, CO, Joan (Michael) Kienitz of Livingston, Daniel (Angie) Andrew of McHenry, IL and James (Brenda) Andrew of Corpus Christi, TX; 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Kathryn Spurley of Montfort, Lynn Halverson of Cobb and Mary Blasdel of Verona and brother, Roger Trankle of Monroe.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 51 years, John on Jan. 29, 2000; sisters, Genevieve Andrew and Phyllis Addison.
Burial in the Rock Church Cemetery, rural Livingston.
SOMAN-LARSON FUNERAL HOME, Montfort, WI
She married John Andrew on Aug. 1, 1949 in Cobb. Carol and John farmed outside of Livingston for many years raising four children. Carol began her teaching career at Carpenter School near Mifflin in 1951. She returned to Platteville University to earn her BA degree in 1970. From 1970 to 1972 Carol taught at St. Josephs School in Dodgeville. Carol taught at Iowa-Grant Schools from 1972 to 1991, at which time she retired from teaching.
Carol was actively involved in many civic groups and faithfully served her church for many years. Carols passions included traveling with her husband, John, mission work and spending time with her family. Carol was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a true gift from God in the lives of everyone who's life she touched and will be sorely missed by all who loved her.
Carol is survived by her children, Vernon (Sherry) Blythe of Highlands Ranch, CO, Joan (Michael) Kienitz of Livingston, Daniel (Angie) Andrew of McHenry, IL and James (Brenda) Andrew of Corpus Christi, TX; 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Kathryn Spurley of Montfort, Lynn Halverson of Cobb and Mary Blasdel of Verona and brother, Roger Trankle of Monroe.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 51 years, John on Jan. 29, 2000; sisters, Genevieve Andrew and Phyllis Addison.
Burial in the Rock Church Cemetery, rural Livingston.
SOMAN-LARSON FUNERAL HOME, Montfort, WI
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