Carol Hertz Obituary

We send our deep condolences to Karl Hertz for the loss of his beloved wife, and our dear friend, Carol Hertz.

 

Carol Sue Hertz, 88, passed away April 5, 2024, in Thiensville, Wisconsin. She had an accomplished career as an educator and was a devoted wife and mother. Carol took great joy in her family, community service, reading, gardening, and spending time in Door County.

 

Carol was married 66 years to her husband Karl Hertz. She described him as “her partner in life.” She dearly loved their three children : Karen Hertz-Sumnicht (Steven), Michael Hertz (Dorothy Thomas) and Sarah Chance. Her deep affection also extended to her five grandchildren: Mary Casper, Anna Casper, Jake Casper (Richard Tijerina), Charles Hertz and Eleanor Hertz. Carol was the daughter of Clarence and Maude Gruber and was born in French Lick, Indiana in 1935.

 

Carol received her undergraduate degree from Purdue University, her master’s degree from Butler University and a certificate of advanced studies from the University of Chicago. She started her long career teaching high school English in Indianapolis and ended her career as the K-12 curriculum director in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.

 

There will be a visitation at Lumen Christi Church in Mequon on Friday, April 19, 2024 from 12:30pm until a short prayer service at 2pm. Carol will be remembered at a private family Mass in the chapel at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana.