Carol C. Kaliebe

Carol C. Kaliebe, 88, of Grafton was called to her eternal rest in heaven on September 26, 2013 at Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg, WI. Carol passed away in peace, in the presence of family members. Carol was the daughter of William and Helen Schneider, born in Milwaukee on February 17, 1925. She spent her early life in Milwaukee where she met and married her loving husband Kenneth Kaliebe on June 15, 1946. From this union, Carol was blessed with 2 children, Kathryn and Jeffrey, of which she remained very close. Carol was a loving and adoring mother, grandmother and teacher to her family. Her family moved to Grafton in 1968 where she lived until her passing. Carol was employed for many years as a shipping clerk at Sprague Electric. She made many friends at Sprague and several had remained close life-long friends. She was an active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church from which she felt a strong sense of community. This was instrumental in the comfort she felt toward the later years of her life. Carol enjoyed spending as much time as possible with her family. She loved fishing, always spending weeks 'up north' with family every summer. She also enjoyed reading, making crafts and was a loyal Milwaukee Brewers fan. Carol loved watching her Brewers at every opportunity. She is survived by her children Kathryn (Kevin) Bert of Grafton and Jeffrey (Susan) Kaliebe of Wausau, 5 grandchildren, Daniel Bert, Zachary (Pamela) Kaliebe, Amy (John) Schumacher, Melissa (David) Carpenter, Rachel Kaliebe as well as 3 step-grandchildren, Jason (Aida) Barttelt, Jesse Barttelt, Jake Barttelt, as well 3 step-great grandchildren, Tessa, Tristin and Rihanna Barttelt. Carol was preceded in death by her loving husband Kenneth, parents, brother (Earl Schneider) as well as distant relatives and friends. Memorials to Aspirus Heart & Vascular Institute - Research & Education or St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Cemetery: following the Mass at