Carol is survived by her children, Craig (Linda) Carlson of New Ulm, MN, Cynthia Carlson (Peter Wainebro) of Vetlanda, Sweden, and Chad (Kylie) Carlson of Nevis, MN; granddaughter, Kara Carlson; and brother, Richard Smedstad (Linda Flaherty-Goldsmith) of Huntsville, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Carlson and brother, Gerald Smedstad.