Fifth Generation

155. Carol Ann ECKELBERG was born on 1 February 1934 in Monroe County, WI.^55,270 She died on 26 June 2019 at the age of 85 in Wilton, Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.²⁷⁰

Obituary Notes: "Carol A. Eckelberg Osteboe, 85 of Wilton, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at her home after her 2-year battle with cancer. She was born February 1, 1934 to Albert George and Almeda Tonn Eckelberg. Carol Ann was baptized by Rev. Carl Berg, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ridgeville, and confirmed by Rev. Raymond Meyer, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Wilton. She grew up in the Village and graduated with Wilton High School Class of 1951 as valedictorian.

Carol graduated from Luther Hospital School of Nursing, Eau Claire, in 1954. She earned a B.S. in Nursing Administration from the University of Minnesota in 1960. Her work was primarily in Veterans Administration Hospitals, Tomah and Minneapolis.

Carol joined the Minnesota Air National Guard in 1961. Five days after being sworn in, President Kennedy activated the ANG for a year of Air Force active duty during the Second Berlin Crisis. Carol became one of the “founders” of the 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Flight and trained as a flight nurse. She left the ANG in 1965 with rank of captain.

On October 20, 1963, Carol married Harlow (“Bud” / Hal) Osteboe. They lived 30 years in Wheaton, Il; Bud, a pilot for United Airlines, commuted to O’Hare. An active member of Faith Lutheran Church, Glen Ellyn, she participated in Stephen Ministry.

In 1996, Carol and Bud moved to Wilton, built their rural retirement home, and became active members of St. Paul’s. She was president of W-ECLA 1999-2006 and introduced and organized the Prayer Chain in 2001.
Carol is survived by her loving caretaker husband of 55 years, Bud; two sons, Thor (Megan) of Plymouth, MN and Paul of Golden, CO; seven grandchildren, Sara of Fort Collins, CO; Gunnar, Karenna, Kirsten, and Maren all of Plymouth, MN; Jiselle and Gretchen, both of Golden, CO; a host of beloved cousins, relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Merlyn, in June 2018.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday, July 1, 2019 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Wilton. Pastor Cathleen Morris will officiate. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 30, 2019 from 4-7 PM at Smith-Nelson Funeral Home, Wilton. Burial will be private at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Carol may be made to St. Paul’s Scholarship Fund."

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Carol Ann ECKELBERG and Harlow "Bud" OSTEBOE were married on 20 October 1963.²⁷⁰ Harlow "Bud" OSTEBOE was born (date unknown).

Carol Ann ECKELBERG and Harlow "Bud" OSTEBOE had the following children: