Carol Grace (McDevitt) Bielmeier of Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin. Passed away at the age of 83, on May 5th 2021 in Marshfield WI, after a long battle of cancer.
Born on March 11th 1938 in Neshkoro Wi. to Clarence and Grace McDevitt (Ryan).
In February of 1958 she married her High School sweetheart from Wautoma High School, Thomas Bielmeier. They enjoyed 62 years together until Tom passed away in 2020.
They are survived by 2 daughters, Lisa Petges (Steve Nickels) Jacksonville FL. and Maria DeVries (Kevin Bremmer) Wisconsin Rapids. Along with 4 grandchildren. Mark Petges (Dawn) Burlington WI. Pamela Glas (Eric) Burlington WI. Kevin Petges (Chelsea) Greenwood AR and Andrea DeVries of Wisconsin Rapids. and 11 Great Grandchildren. Carol has 1 sister Jeannie (Henry) Lipke of Madison Wi. and 1 Brother Dan Moriearty (Karen) of Oshkosh WI. Many nieces and nephews and SO many friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Bielmeier, her mother Grace (Phil Moriearty), her father Clarance McDevitt, and her sister Diane Haese.
Carol loved music. Prior to settling down and having a family, she toured with the Bernie Roberts Orchestra, playing her accordion, the piano , and singing. She retired from Carter's Children's Wear in the late 90's, and in the early 2000's, she and Tom moved from Kenosha, to live their retired years, in Wisconsin Rapids. She loved traveling, camping and fishing, and hitting the casino whenever she got the chance!
Funeral services are still to be determined with the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove Wi.