Service Details
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 22, 2019 at 11:00 am in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (6400 Spring Street) with Rev. Yamid Blanco officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Monday from 9:00 – 11:00 am.
Racine – Caroline M. (nee: Bower) Seeger, age 100 years young, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Thursday, July 18, 2019.
Number 3 of 13 children, Caroline was born on the family farm in Somers, WI on February 6, 1919 to the late Frank and Agnes (nee: Neu) Bower. She was united in marriage with Harold “Hap” Seeger on November 30, 1940 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Sturtevant. In 1945, they purchased a golf course, Kilbourn Country Club, changed the name to “Golf Bowl” (now known as South Hills Country Club), and added a bowling alley and reception hall to the property. Hap & Caroline loved operating their business together – establishing many, many friendships before eventually retiring.
Caroline was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Among her interests, she was an exceptional golfer & bowler – having won many tournaments, awards and inducted in the two sports Hall of Fame; playing cards, spending time in Northern Wisconsin, and socializing at cocktail hour with a martini or two. Above all, Caroline loved & cherished being a grandmother and spending every available moment with her entire family.
Surviving are her children, Carol Kochanski, Harold “Butch” Seeger and Beverly (Bob) Sweet; grandchildren, Mary Beth Kochanski, Mark (Tammy Coplien) Kochanski, Tim Kochanski, Guy (Norma) Hoffman, Eric Hoffman, Heidi (Paul) Scholzen, Nicole Sweet and Bert (Lori) Seeger; 17 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Caroline was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 45 years, Hap, on October 30, 1985; son-in-law, Robert Kochanski; grandson, Michael Kochanski; granddaughter, Julie Nelson; and by her 12 brothers & sisters.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 22, 2019 at 11:00 am in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (6400 Spring Street) with Rev. Yamid Blanco officiating. A luncheon will follow. Visitation will be in the church on Monday from 9:00 – 11:00 am. Memorials to Health Care Network or St. Paul the Apostle Church have been suggested.
Sandy Sorensen says
I’m so sorry for your family. I knew Carrie for years & loved her Dearly. Had great times with her when she was still Bowling. Carrie was a GREAT LADY & FRIEND. I send my Prayers to all of you, along with my Hugs & Kisses. Sandy Sorensen
Dr. Rodney and Mary Malinowski says
Dear Carol and family,
So sorry to read online this morning of your mom’s death. She was a remarkably vibrant and lovely lady. It is so terrific that she lived an entire century… imagine the extraordinary events she witnessed over her lifespan. I’m sorry we will not be able to attend her visitation or mass to share our sympathy with you in person, but we are spending most of our summer up North. She would enjoy the peaceful view of the lake I am overlooking at this moment just before sunset. You have our prayers and deepest condolences.
Our love to you and your family. Rod and Mary Malinowski
Stephen Itzenhuiser says
So sorry to here that Carrie is gone. She was truly wonderful, as you all well know.
So many memories and great times.
All the best,
Steve Itzenhuiser