Obituary: Carol Rosenau

Carol Mavis (Tuntland) Rosenau, 80, of Carrington, N.D., passed away, May 8, 2019 at CHI St. Alexius Health, Carrington. The funeral service was held May 15 at the Federated Church UCC/UMC in Carrington. Rev. Rick Loewen officiated with special music provided by Clara Edwardson and Terry Lund. Casket bearers were: Brandon Beckley, Derek Beckley, Kendra Beach, Caleb Burr, Justin Rosenau, Melissa Ystaas, Tysen Rosenau, Sierra Tweed, Brooke Rosenau and Trey Rosenau. Honorary bearers were all of Carol's great-grandchildren.

Carol was born Aug. 2, 1938, in Grandfield Township, rural Sheyenne, N.D. She was the daughter of Ivan and Myrtle (Lindstrom) Tuntland. Carol attended school and graduated from Sheyenne High School in 1956. She continued her education at North Dakota State Agriculture College (NDSU) graduating in 1960, majoring in Home Economics.

Carol met the love of her life, Jack Rosenau, in Carrington, while attending a dance at the Rainbow Gardens. They were united in marriage on June 25, 1961, at Grandfield Lutheran Church, rural Sheyenne. Carol taught Home Economics in Cooperstown and later she worked at Rosenau Equipment, Inc. for 27 years, until her retirement date in May 2016.

She was a member of the CHI Auxiliary, Federated Women's Guild, a 4-H Leader, Rosehill Township clerk, Everglad Homemakers, and Federated Church Board. Carol was the recipient of many awards, including Honorary C Club, Foster County Fair Honoree, and most recently, North Dakota CHI Auxilian of the Year. Her home and heart were open to all of those who knew her. Carol will be remembered for her genuine heart, lending hand, open ear and warm hugs.

Carol is survived by her husband; three children, Jodi (Dale) Burr, Daniel (Pam Spitzer) Rosenau, and Gaylen (Bonnie) Rosenau all of Carrington; ten grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Ilo Fox; one brother Darrell (Carol) Tuntland; a sister-in-law Peggy (Ed) Smith; a brother-in-law Gary (Helen) Rosenau and many nieces, nephews and close friends.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, parents-in-law (Wilferd and Ruth Rosenau) and two brothers-in-law, Ray Freeh and Clare Fox.

Arrangements made by Evans Funeral Home, N.D.