Carol S. Gehl Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Carol S. Gehl (Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin), born in Muscatine, Iowa, who passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As Carol departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Carol. Though Carol may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Margaret TeStrake and Harvey TeStrake; her husband Jerry; and her son Paul. She is survived by: her daughters, Holly Reiter (Tim) and Sara Eidam (Scott); her grandchildren, Sophia, Joel Reiter, Gale and Andrew Eidam; and her great grandchild Atlas.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Carol's legacy of compassion and advocacy may consider a donation to Family Support Center, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, or the ACLU of Wisconsin, organizations whose missions reflect the causes she cared about deeply.
