Jean Elizabeth Carel
July 3, 1928 ~ August 14, 2020
Jean Elizabeth Carel, 92, of St. Martins, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020, at Jefferson City Manor.
She was born July 3, 1928, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the daughter of the late Victor William and Hilda Alvina (Swanson) Brondel.
She was united in marriage on November 8, 1949, in St. Martins to Raymond Herman Carel who preceded her in death on March 3, 2015.
Jean worked for Tweedie Shoe Factory for five years before becoming a loving homemaker to her family. She was a wonderful seamstress who made many wedding dresses and other clothes. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, baking, playing pitch with family and neighbors, watching the St. Louis Cardinals, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include seven children, Shirley (Larry) Schwarzer, Centertown; Donnie (Dorothy) Carel, St. Martins; Nancy (Rick) Hart, Russellville; Doug (Julie) Carel, Jefferson City; Keith (Janet) Carel, St. Martins; Terry (Sue) Carel, Centertown; Mike (Cara) Carel, Russellville; 22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ann Wilbers, Jefferson City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 65 years; two sons, Thomas Carel and James Carel; one grandson, Zachary Carel; two great-granddaughters, Gimma and Sydney Carel; five sisters; and seven brothers.
Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martins with the Rev. Stephen Jones officiating.
Burial will be in St. Martin Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Martin Catholic School.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
She was born July 3, 1928, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the daughter of the late Victor William and Hilda Alvina (Swanson) Brondel.
She was united in marriage on November 8, 1949, in St. Martins to Raymond Herman Carel who preceded her in death on March 3, 2015.
Jean worked for Tweedie Shoe Factory for five years before becoming a loving homemaker to her family. She was a wonderful seamstress who made many wedding dresses and other clothes. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, baking, playing pitch with family and neighbors, watching the St. Louis Cardinals, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include seven children, Shirley (Larry) Schwarzer, Centertown; Donnie (Dorothy) Carel, St. Martins; Nancy (Rick) Hart, Russellville; Doug (Julie) Carel, Jefferson City; Keith (Janet) Carel, St. Martins; Terry (Sue) Carel, Centertown; Mike (Cara) Carel, Russellville; 22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ann Wilbers, Jefferson City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 65 years; two sons, Thomas Carel and James Carel; one grandson, Zachary Carel; two great-granddaughters, Gimma and Sydney Carel; five sisters; and seven brothers.
Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martins with the Rev. Stephen Jones officiating.
Burial will be in St. Martin Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Martin Catholic School.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Aunt Betty was special when I was little and spent time at your house. She was kind enough to make the jacket for Gary and “little Mike” for our wedding. You are all in our prayers.
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I am sorry to learn of the loss of your Mother Don. There are no words to make this less sad but know I am thinking of you and your family.
I have lots of memories with Uncle Bud and Aunt Betty. They are back together now so they can both watch over their Godchildren!! Thinking of all you guys and sending lots of prayers your way. Sharon & Andy Lage
Aunt Betty was an amazing woman she made all of my bridesmaids dresses and helped alter my wedding dress.When I was a kid I remember Aunt Betty and uncle bud coming to mom and dad’s house and playing pool.She will be missed by us all.
Aunt Betty was a talented seamstress. She made bridesmaid dresses for me along with other “nips and tucks”. Always had a sweet laugh! Hope you can find peace and comfort in the memories.
To my cousins so sorry for the loss of your sweet momma. She is now with Uncle Bud and happy. Condolences to all the family. Lifting aunt Betty up in prayers.
Mike, Donnie and the rest of the Carel family: I am sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She was a wonderful lady! I hope you find solace knowing she is wrapped in the arms of the lord and reunited with your dad in heaven. Thoughts and prayers to all of you! God bless you all in these tough times. Craig