Carol A. Koepke, 84, of Plymouth, was welcomed home to Jesus on March 11, 2026, with her loving family by her side at Aurora Medical Center – Grafton.
She was born on September 30, 1941, the daughter of the late Erhard and Viola Klug. She attended and graduated from Random Lake High School.
She married Werner H. Koepke Jr. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Town of Scott. Werner and Carol proudly ran their own businesses, Woodside Farm, and Electrical and Refrigeration until his passing.
She enjoyed hobbies that included crocheting doilies, baking, and cooking for friends and family. Family and faith were of utmost importance to her. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Waucousta.
Those left behind to cherish her memory are her children, Regina (Randy) Walter, Phillip, Erich (Jody), and Arvin (Jeanne); grandchildren, Miranda (special friend Leo), Sydney (special friend Treyton); step-grandchildren, Torie (Alex) Bliesner, Joshua Walter, Alicia (John) Strahl, Andria (Jaymeson) Trempe, Michael Tauschek; step-great-grandchildren, Paige, Riley, Jameson, Parker, Michael and Alexander; step-great-great-grandchildren, Greylyn and Leyla; sisters, Jean Prost and June (Irv) Lepp; and brother-in-law, Kenneth (Evie) Koepke; step-children, Darold (Marilyn) Buslaff, Darwin (Terryl) Buslaff, Catharine (Brent) Krueger and Darren (Beth) Buslaff; step-grandchildren, Lee (Kim) Buslaff, Michael (Sara) Buslaff, Michelle (Perry) Wahnschaffe, Heather (Kyle) Straub, Derek (Tasha) Buslaff, Daniel (Melissa) Buslaff, Tianna (Shawn) Greisch and Makayla Buslaff; She is further survived by other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Werner Koepke Jr. in 1994, and second husband, Kenneth Buslaff in 2021; parents; daughter-in-law, Riki Koepke; brother-in-law, William Prost; and nephew, Matthew Koepke.
Christian Funeral services was held on March 17, at Trinity Lutheran Church – Waucousta (W2011 Cty Rd F) at 12 p.m. with Rev. Bobby Oberg officiating. Visitation was held from 10 a.m.to 11:45 a.m. at the church. Burial was in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Mitchell.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Trinity Lutheran Church – Waucousta in Carol’s memory.
Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with online guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com
