A note from the family:  Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers.  We know given the current pandemic and/or distance to travel, many of you will not be attending the services.  In lieu of flowers, please post a favorite memory below and make a donation to your favorite charity while thinking of Carol.  We know your thoughts are with us!  Thank you.

 

     CAROL M. LAMPSA, age 84, of Marshfield, WI, formerly of Loyal, WI, passed away at Marshfield Medical Center on Saturday, January 15, 2022.  A memorial service for Carol will be held at 11am on Friday, January 21st at the Loyal United Methodist Church.  Rev. Kathy Jury will officiate, and burial will follow in the Loyal Cemetery.  Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 9:30am until time of service.

     Carol Mary Swattler was born on October 6, 1937 in Pulaski, WI, the daughter of Harry J. and Isabel B. Swattler.  She was raised and received her education in Pulaski, graduating from Pulaski High School in 1955.  She met her future husband, Lawrence V. Lampsa in Milwaukee, and they were united in marriage on February 27, 1960 in Waukesha, WI.  After moving to Loyal in 1982, Carol worked at Ditter well-drilling until becoming employed with Citizens State Bank of Loyal in 1988.  She worked there for many years until retiring in 2009.  Carol also served on the Loyal City Council from October 2004 until April 2007, and was the Mayor of Loyal from May 2007 until May 2011.  After retiring, they resided in Loyal until moving to Marshfield in 2017.

     She was a member of the Loyal United Methodist Church and spent many years organizing trips for the Key Club when she was working for the bank in Loyal.

     Carol had many interests, but especially loved spending time with her family, watching sports, bowling, playing bridge, was an avid reader, enjoyed crossword puzzles and crocheting.

She will be remembered for her sense of humor, love of laughter and her ability to bring joy to everyone around her. 

     She will be dearly missed by her husband, Lawrence, of Marshfield; three sons: David (Lesli) of Wausau, Brian (Carla) of Downers Grove, IL, Jeff (Amber) of New Berlin; five grandchildren: Bethany (Ryan) Cody, Mathew, Christopher, Maggie and Sarah Lampsa; one sister: Ruth Ann (Chuck) Fitt of Little Suamico, WI; one sister-in-law: Barbara Swattler of Naples, FL; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

     Carol was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Kenneth Swattler.