Carol Ann (Lillie) Hause, born June 13, 1948 passed away to her eternal life, with family around her, on December 26th, 2024.

Growing up she lived in Cumberland, and later moved to Rice Lake where she graduated in 1966.

She married James Peterson in October 1967, and they had a daughter, Bobette "Bobbi" (Tim) Nelson in 1968. They divorced in 1972. She later married Marvin Kraczek in 1975 and had five kids, Melissa (Mark) Grensing, Aaron (Lee) Kraczek, Timothy (Amber) Kraczek, Jeffrey (Chrissy) Kraczek and Shawn Kraczek. They farmed the family farm in Strickland together until 1993, when they divorced.

She met her husband, Pat in 1994 and they married in 1995. They had a good life, residing in Barron for most of their marriage.

She loved gardening, flowers, playing cards, fishing, and most of all, her dear family.

Carol is survived by her husband, Pat Hause; five kids; three stepchildren, Missy (Roger) LeRoy, Brian (Anne) Hause, and Jeremy (Missy) Hause; 20 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty Ricci; brothers, Johnny, Fred, and Dick Lillie; and her twin, Gerald, who she shared a very special bond with; beloved mother-in-law, Ann; and one granddaughter.

A Celebration of Carol's Life will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Skinner Funeral Home in Cumberland with a luncheon to follow. Visitation one hour prior. Interment St. Anthony Cemetery.

Last Update: Dec 30, 2024 2:04 pm CST