April 27, 2023 at 11:37 a.m.

Carol Rae Polinski

Carol Rae Polinski
Carol Rae Polinski

Carol Rae Polinski, 83, of Eagle River and a former Rhinelander resident, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Legacy of the Northwoods in Eagle River and under the care of Compassus Hospice.

Carol was born on Dec. 22, 1939, in Phelps, to Walter and Norah (Moran) Byington. As a child growing up on a farm just outside of Eagle River, Carol was the youngest of eight kids. She often spoke of how she enjoyed her childhood. Although her family didn't have much money, they always had food to eat, clothes to wear, and a roof over their heads. They had chores to do being on a farm, but they also had fun with what they had. She remembers riding bikes, playing baseball in the pasture, riding toboggans in the winter, and playing with dolls or the various animals around the farm. She also had fond memories of picking blueberries and rushing home so her mom could make the best blueberry cobbler.

Carol was a 1957 graduate of Eagle River High School. Upon completing high school Carol moved to Milwaukee where she was employed with Northwestern Mutual Life Company.

On June 7, 1958, Carol was united in marriage to LeRoy T. Polinski at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The couple made their home in Rhinelander. Carol had various part-time jobs while raising their kids. As the children got older, Carol went to work full-time and was employed at Happiness Gift and Card Shop, and later at JC Penney in Rhinelander.

She will be dearly missed by her children, Ken (Tricia Harrod) Polinski of San Antonio, Texas, Beth (Neil) Terzinski of Rhinelander, Dennis (Rannveig) Polinski of West Bend; grandchildren, Tyler Polinski of San Antonio, Texas, Tanya Polinski of Austin, Texas, Jennifer (Matt Pritzl) Terzinski of Presque Isle, Ingrid (Bradley) Groth of Howards Grove and Greta Polinski of West Bend; great-grandson, Koda Mellgren of Austin, Texas, and her four-legged companion, Gunner. Also surviving are other relatives and friends.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, three brothers, husband, LeRoy Polinski, son, Michael Polinski, daughter-in-law, Becky Polinski and a granddaughter, Brittany Kropp.

Carol enjoyed watching and socializing at LeRoy's softball and snowshoe softball games, snowmobiling, camping and pontoon boat rides, watching her kids and grandkids participate in baseball, gymnastics, dance, and softball, and trips to Arizona, Texas and West Bend to visit family. She also enjoyed shopping, going to lunch with her former co-workers, Friday night fish fry, Sunday dinners with family and friends, attending Brewers games, and watching the Brewers on TV, never missing a game.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Carol's family would like to thank the staff at Legacy of the Northwood's Assisted Living in Eagle River and Laura Jevenkoski from ADRC of Oneida County. The support, love, and care you provided our mom/grandma, and her family will remain in our hearts.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hildebrand Funeral Home & Cremation Specialists, 24 E. Davenport Street, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 54501, 715-365-4343. Everyone is invited to sign the guestbook or leave an online condolence at www.hildebrandrussfh.com.

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