Carol Mae Carey

Carol M. Carey, 94, of Campbellsport, peacefully ended her journey on earth and entered eternal life on January 25, 2026, at home and surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 24, 1931, in the Town of Eden to Leo and Valeria Cosgrove. On August 22, 1953, she married the love of her life, Royal Carey, at St. Patrick’s Church in Fond du Lac. 

Carol grew up on the family farm in the Town of Eden, where she learned the value of hard work. After graduating from St. Mary Springs Catholic High School, she worked at Wisconsin Power and Light, forming friendships that would last a lifetime and for which she remained deeply grateful. She later worked side by side with her husband, Royal, in their many business ventures. No task was ever too big or too small-whether trimming tree roots, mowing for hours, or keeping the books. Carol and Royal were true partners in all things. 

Carol lived a life rooted in faith and devotion to Christ. She found joy in prayer, strength in scripture, and peace in the promises of eternal life. She loved her church and cherished sharing the love and warmth of her savior, Jesus Christ, with others. Her service as a Eucharist Minister allowed her to bring comfort and faith to many. 

In 1971, Carol began a lifelong practice of yoga, dedicating herself to years of workshops, study and teaching. As her passion grew, she traveled twice to Pune, India, where she undertook intensive training with renowned teacher B.K.S. Iyengar. Yoga became more than a practice-it was a source of balance, strength, and lifelong learning that remained an important part of her life. 

Carol also loved all animals and found great joy in watching wildlife. She spent countless hours observing, often naming the cranes, loons, ducks, and other visitors to her pond. Closest to her heart were her cherished dogs, Spot and Max. Above all, Carol was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her love was steady, generous, and unconditional, and her family was her greatest joy. She will be remembered for her kindness, wisdom, and gentle presence, and she will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her. 

Carol is survived by her son, Timon (Susan) Carey of Sheboygan; her sister, Joan Hau of Fond du Lac; siblings-in-law, Dale (Shirley) Tuttle of West Bend, Maryann Tuttle of Eden, and Ken Schuman of Sun Prairie; her grandchildren, Dawn (Jason) Bertram of Campbellsport, Josh Carey of Campbellsport, Jeana (Andrew) Minert of N. Fond du Lac, Kassandra Nitchske of N. Fond du Lac, Allan (Jessica) Carey of Arlington, Virginia, and Michael Carey of Denver, Colorado; 11 great-grandchildren; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Royal Carey; her son, Kevin Carey; her parents, Leo and Valeria Cosgrove; her sister, Alice Cosgrove; and siblings-in-law Joe Hau, Gordon Carey, Marvin Tuttle, Janet Schuman, and Iris Carey. 

Visitation will be Saturday, January 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 406 E. Main Street, Campbellsport. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m., with Father Mark Jones officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Calvary Cemetery inFond du Lac. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Fond du Lac Humane Society and St. Matthew Church.