Caroline Mitzel

Minot

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Caroline Evangeline Mitzel, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, after a courageous four-year battle with Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s dementia. She was surrounded by her loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives by her example.

Caroline was born on October 20, 1943, in Rugby, ND, to Jack and Rose (Gerger) Jaeger. She attended school in both Rugby and Berwick while living on the family farm.

On July 19, 1962, Caroline was united in marriage to Joe Mitzel in Berwick. The couple moved to Minot shortly thereafter where Caroline would be a dedicated mother to their five children. She loved cooking family meals and keeping an immaculate house. In the summer, Caroline enjoyed gardening and taking long walks with her friend, Diane.

There are many fond memories of family camping trips and vacations. Caroline was an active member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Minot.

The family would like to thank Edgewood Vista, Caring Edge, and Divine Helpers of Bismarck and Mapleview of Minot for the care and love they have given our mother over the last year and a half. A special thanks to Aunt Vicki for her weekly visits to Carol.

Caroline is survived by her husband of 60 years, Joe Mitzel; children, Bruce (Bonnie) Mitzel, Shelley (Tim) McEvers, Daryl (Tamara) Mitzel, Scott (Kim) Mitzel, and Tracy (Jesse McEvers) Mitzel; grandchildren, Abby Denham, Grace and Sophie Mitzel; Alex, Tayln and Bailee McEvers; Daryl and Josie Mitzel; Lexus Back and Dalton Mitzel; great-grandchildren, Maddox, Stoik, and Renly Back; brothers, Pete and Ted Jaeger; sisters, Betty Lindeman, Vicky Schell, and Clara Reiter; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Eleanor Morris.

Visitation: Monday, May 8, 2023, at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home in Minot from 5-7 p.m.

Vigil Prayer Service: Monday, May 8, 2023, at 7 p.m. Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot.

Burial will follow at Rosehill Memorial Park in Minot.

The service will be livestreamed for the public to view and can be accessed by going to the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home website.

Those wishing to sign the online register and share memories may access the online obituaries section at (www.thompsonlarson.com).

Published by The Minot Daily News, May 6, 2023.