Carole Kroke

July 09, 2018

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Carole Kroke, 80, passed away July 9, 2018 at Trinity Center at Luther Park.

Carole was born November 10, 1937 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Ercell and Maurine Pullen. She graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in 1956. Carole retired from Freeman Decorating after 20 years of service. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and shopping for her grandkids. She loved her dogs and owned several over the years. Carole was an avid cyclist. She and her husband went on RAGBRAI and also cycled the Root River Trail in southeastern Minnesota.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Gaylen; children, Kathleen (Tom) Harvey, Margaret (Jim) Griglione, Suzanne (Bill) Robertson, Tom (Kristen) Irwin, Gayle (Russ) King and Paula (Steve) Kroke; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren on the way; her niece, Tracy; and a host of extended family and friends.

Carole was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a granddaughter.

The family will greet friends to celebrate Carole’s life on Thursday, July 12, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Big Al’s BBQ, 1810 Army Post Road.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Animal Rescue League in loving memory of Carole.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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