My Mom (Doreen) was good friends with Carol and Marge Reber – we were also connected by my sister Sharon through Carol!
A pleasure to know your beautiful family.
Rest In Peace❤️
Carol C. Opatz
April 1, 1934 – January 22, 2025
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in St. Wendel for Carol C. Opatz, age 90, of St. Wendel. Carol passed away peacefully with family at her side on January 22 at St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls. Burial of the urn will take place in the St. Columbkille Parish Cemetery in St. Wendel.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, February 14 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Joseph. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.
Carol was born April 1, 1934 in St. Cloud to Max and Cecilia (Storkamp) Kuebelbeck. She married Ernest G. “Ernie” Opatz on June 3, 1954 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph. She was the best mother and homemaker to her 9 children. She belonged to the Christian Women, St. Theresa’s Mission Group, loved quilting, playing cards, puzzles, baking, cooking and spending time with her family. She was the nicest and most selfless person anyone could hope to know. She always put the needs and wants of others before her own.
Carol is survived by her children Nancy (Ron) Lantagne of Escanaba, Michigan, Steve (Laurie) Opatz of Luxemburg, Jim Opatz of Luxemburg, Judy (Rod) Pilarski of St. Wendel, Bill Opatz of Grey Eagle, Brenda (Joel) Orth of St. Wendel, Roger Opatz of St. Wendel, Greg Opatz of St. Wendel and Joyce (Andy) Clark of Opole, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and siblings Mary Johannes, Jim (Carol) Kuebelbeck, Jenny Faughn and Jay Kuebelbeck as well as many nieces and nephews.
Preceding Carol in death were her parents, husband Ernie in 2017, daughter-in-law Sharon, and sisters Polly Hoover, Marge Reber, and Ethel Meagher and brothers John, Richard, Allen and Ken Kuebelbeck.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to the Poor Clares Monastery.
Guestbook
Our condolences to the Opatz family. The kindness of Carol’s children is a testimony of what a great mom she was.
Our deepest condolences to the Opatz family, you will be in our thoughts and prayers with the passing of your mom.
Many fond memories of our families getting together on Sunday’s in St. Wendell and in Sartell to just visit and see each other was always a special time. So many fun and happy memories. ( Playing in junk yard at Ernie and Carols, the great food she prepared and always enjoying the time spent with family.
Kay, Alexia and I wish you all, peace and comfort in this very sad time.
God Speed!
Carol was such a joy to have as an aunt, always so generous and cheerful she reminded me a lot of Polly. Rest in peace Carol, you’ll always have a special place in my heart!❣
Becki and I want to express our deepest sympathy to my cousins. Your mother was the most genuine good lady ever.
I enjoyed our last visit when I was in Mn. And Aunt Carols potato salad was the best ever.!!!!!!!
Prayers to you each and everyone one of you. And the entire Opatz family.
Services
Schedule Details
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in St. Wendel for Carol C. Opatz, age 90, of St. Wendel. Burial of the urn will take place in the St. Columbkille Parish Cemetery in St. Wendel.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, February 14 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Joseph. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.