Sunday, January 26, 2025
Carol J. Ruplinger, age 90, a lifelong resident of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, surrounded by her family. Carol was born on Dec. 16, 1934, in Tomahawk, to the late Eugene and Othelia (Schmidtke) Schmit Sr. She was married to Alvin P. Ruplinger on Jan. 9, 1954; he passed away on May 21, 2014.
After Carol retired from Bradley Bank, she volunteered at the hospital and provided Holy Communion to the patients and was very active at St. Mary’s Church with multiple volunteer activities. Carol loved to knit and crochet and provided countless prayer shawls through the local Prayer Shawl Group at St. Mary’s and was an active member of the Knitting Guild in Minocqua. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, and made countless beautiful baskets. She also loved reading and sunny days.
Survivors include her children, Jackie, Tom, Paul, and Jane, their families, many grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. Carol is also survived by her sister, Barbara Theiler.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Othelia; her husband, Alvin; her infant son, Daniel; her brother, Eugene Schmit Jr.; and her sisters, Marion Landers, Maxine Woods, and Nancy Landers.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in support of Tunnel to Towers Foundation or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Funeral services for Carol Ruplinger will be on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at 11 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Fr. Aloysius Royan Anthony will officiate. The family will receive friends for visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery in the spring.
Generations Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family. You may view Carol’s obituary and leave online condolences at www.generationsfuneral.com.
