Carol Easterhaus Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Carol Easterhaus of Columbia, Missouri, whose life came to an end on May 24, 2026 at the age of 79, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Carol Easterhaus to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Ristau and Martha Ristau; her parents-in-law, Harold and Daisy Easterhaus; her brother Daryl; and her siblings-in-law, Connie Ristau, Denny Hefty, Melissa Ristau and Ralph Easterhaus.
She is survived by: her husband Eldrid Easterhaus (Pete) of Columbia; her children, Kim Easterhaus of Overland Park, KS and Scott Easterhaus (Jackie); her granddaughter Carly; her siblings, Susan Hefty of State Center, IA and David Ristau of Fort Dodge; her sister-in-law Beverly Easterhaus of Fort Wayne, IN.; and her nieces and nephews, Gina Cook of Algona, IA, Laura Schiek (Mike) of Fort Dodge, Alison Summers (Curtis) of State Center, IA, Andrew Hefty (Kiley) of Pratteville, AL, Charles Ristau (Ashley) of Portland, OR, Dianna Kosobucki (Melody) of Cedar Rapids, IA, Ryan Easterhaus (Danyele) of Sheridan, IN, Jon Easterhaus (Meaghan), Christin Clark (Neal) of Frankfort, IN and Allison Honeycutt (Eric) of Frankfort, TN..
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Trinity Lutheran Church (2201 W Rollins Rd, Columbia, MO 65203). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 28th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, May 28th 2026 at the Memorial Park Cemetery (1217 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65202).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to one of the following: Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia (Hospice House), Mid-Missouri Lutheran Ministries or Trinity Lutheran Church.
