"Will always remember the kindness and welcome Carol gave to Kelsey and me when we showed up for a Coe Colkege baseball game to see Ian play. We ended up staying the weekend in Burlington and showing up for Carol and Bill's Easter dinner. Bill put us through our paces while Carol was a sweet hostess. Great food and lots of fun. Three years later at Ian and Kelsey's wedding, Bill and Carol were the last couple still dancing during the couples dance because they were the longest married couple in attendance, celebrating their 50th anniversary that same week! So glad they were able to be part of that special day. They are both missed. Shannon Rybarsyk"
In loving memory of
Carolee Ann Krekel
July 12, 1937 - September 19, 2018
Carolee Ann Krekel, 81, of Burlington, IA, died at 3:12 p.m. September 19, 2018 at the Great River Hospice House.
Born July 12, 1937 in Letts, IA, she was the daughter of Ralph J. and Ann M. Platt. She married William Frank Krekel on May 28, 1955 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA.
Carolee worked as a Librarian associate for the Burlington Community School District at Perkins Elementary for 22 years, before retiring in 1992.
She was a member, council member, and sunday school teacher of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was a PTA President, Girl Scout Leader, and Cub Scout Den Mother. She was also a member of Burlington Junior Women's Club and Burlington High School Boosters Club. Her hobbies included; flowers, birds, sunsets, ice cream, grandkids, sports activities, and word find books. She enjoyed rooting for the Redskins, Cardinals' baseball, and her beloved BHS Grayhounds.
Survivors include one sister, Sue (Gary) Peterson, Omaha, NE, two sons; William W. (Heidi) Krekel, Springfield, IL, James J. (Isabel) Krekel, Burlington, IA and one daughter Kelley S. (Roger) Cooper of Burlington, IA. Nine grandchildren; Ian (Kelsey) Cooper, Nathan (Sarah) Cooper, Kate (Matt) Kincaid, Alexandra (Trevor) Cushman, Rachael Krekel, Brynn (Charlie) Cronin, Ryan (Allie) Krekel, Mauricio Cardenas, and Camilo Cardenas. Five Great-Grandchildren; Keelie Cooper, Callan Cooper, Carter Cushman, Asher Cushman, & Cora Cooper. Numerous Nieces and Nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 62 years in marriage, William F. Krekel, one daughter Stacey Ann Krekel, three brothers and one sister.
A memorial has been established for Great River Hospice House.
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"Sorry for your loss, Hugs and prayers Holly Christe-Mills"