Carol Esther Wocelka, 84, of Owatonna, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at the Owatonna Hospital.

She was born October 9, 1938 in Winona, Minnesota to Arthur and Esther (Rihs) Salisbury. Carol grew up in Winona and attended Winona High School. She met Lewis Wocelka and the couple was united in marriage on July 1, 1967 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Carol was an avid quilter, as she was a member of the Our Savior's Quilting Club. She loved spending time outside, watching birds, helping Lewis in the garden, and spending quality time with her grandchildren whom she loved with all her heart. Lewis and Carol watched the Minnesota Twins and Vikings together whenever they could. Attending Our Savior's Church in Owatonna and being involved in all aspects of ministry brought great comfort to her and she was thankful for everyone there.

She is survived by her husband Lewis Wocelka of Owatonna; children, Brian Wocelka, of Owatonna, Dawn (and Terry) Lester of Owatonna; grandchildren Travis, Cheyenne, Bradley, Courtney, Cody, Kasey, and Tiffany; siblings Lloyd (Sharon) Salisbury, Gloria (Dick) Bronk, Beverly Brenengen, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Esther, and brother David Salisbury.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023 at 11AM at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Ron Huber will be officiating. Interment will be in the Owatonna Memorial Gardens in Owatonna. Memorials are preferred to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, and to the church Quilting Club.