Carol M. Kreif

    Carol Mae Kreif, age 79, formerly of Highway H in Waubeka, Wis., died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, Wis.
    She was born Dec. 26, 1940, in Port Washington, Wis., to Peter and Dora Miller Keul and attended local schools.
    On Feb. 22, 1958, she married Edwin C. Kreif of West Bend, Wis., at St. Paul’s Evangelical Reformed Church in Waubeka, Wis. They made their home in Waubeka for over 50 years.  Her husband Edwin preceded her in death on Oct. 18, 2012.
    Carol drove school bus for Degnitz Busing in Fredonia, Wis. She served as sexton for St. Paul’s Cemetery in Waubeka, Wis.  Carol bred rabbits and ran The Rabbit Hill for many years.  
    She enjoyed crafting, stamping and scrapbooking,  making greeting cards to share. In 2012, she moved to Harbor Village in Port Washington, Wis., and continued to make new friends and be social.
    Carol  is survived by her children Larry (Gale) Kreif of Little Rock, Ark., Debra Kreif and Lloyd (Lisa) Kreif, both of Sheboygan, Wis., Julie Kreif of Menomonee Falls, Wis., and Marie (Savan) Lenda of Oak Creek, Wis.;  grandchildren Rachel, Ashley John, Paul, Alex, Alexander and Jenna; and great-grandchildren Ian, Jayla and Paul Jr.  
    She is further survived by her sister Betty (the late Gary) Langlois of Grafton, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Edwin, grandson Eric Kreif and brother Kenneth Keul.
    A private family service has been held.
    Memorials to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association are appreciated.
    Poole Funeral Home/Crematory, Port Washington, Wis., is assisting the family. Information and condolences are available at www.poolefh.com or (262) 284-4431.