Carol A. Krohn

 Carol A. Krohn, age 61 of  Lancaster, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday January 9, 2009 at home.

She was born on July 22^nd 1947 in Lancaster, the daughter of Carson and Jeanette (Turner) Roesch. Carol graduated from  Lancaster  Senior High School. Carol married Maurice Krohn on February 19^th 1966, at the Davies Memorial United Church of Christ in  Potosi. Carol was self employed at home as a dog groomer. She also worked part time for Lancaster  Community  School District.

Her love of dogs led her to a nationally respected reputation as a Welsh Springer Spaniel Breeder. She was co founder of Tydaky Welsh Springer Spaniels. Her breeding program produced the number one owner- handled Welsh Springer Spaniel in the Nation in the 1980s. She strived for perfection and excellence in her breeding program, which she achieved by receiving the Tomjoy Breeder of the Year Award. She was currently the Heartland Welsh Springer Spaniel Club President. She had served as the president of the national Welsh Springer Spaniel Club. Carol and Maury were active in developing interest in dog showing and guiding many children in the county in developing skills in dog handling by being 4-H leaders for the  Grant  County dog project.

Carol is survived by 3 children and seven grandchildren, Tim (Stacey) and Sarah Krohn of Stratford, Deanna (Blake) and Ty Schuebel and Justin and Marissa Wiederholt of Shawano, and Jennifer (Steve) and Morgan, Mitchel, and Carson Clark of Roberts, her mother Jeanette Roesch, her siblings Karen (Rick) Schwantes, Kevin (Mary Jo) Roesch all of Lancaster, Jannan (Steve) Prestegard of Ripon, numerous nieces and nephews, several special friends she considered family, and her beloved dogs.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband Maurice, her father Carson, her grandmother, Myrtle (Floyd) Roesch, and her mother and father-in-law, Mildred (Edwin) Krohn.

Funeral services were held on  Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lancaster Congregational Church with Rev. Mark Dieter officiating. Burial was at a later date. Friends called on  Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at the Lancaster Congregational Church from  3:00 p.m. until  8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Carol A. Krohn memorial fund was established. Schwartz Funeral Home assisted the family.