Carol Waldorf

Carol Waldorf, 68, Barnum, died suddenly and peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 6, 2017.  She was born on September 9, 1948 to Raymond and Mabel Pilarski.  Carol grew up in Barnum and graduated from Barnum High School in 1966.  She then attended Duluth Business University and upon graduation began working at Minnesota Power and Light. Carol held various positions with them in the Duluth, Sandstone, Cloquet, and lastly in Duluth before retiring after 40 years with the company.   On June 9, 1973, Carol married Frank "Butch" Waldorf in Barnum.  Carol was such a hard worker and so dedicated to her employer that she refused to move into the house Butch wanted to buy simply because it was on REA power!  Carol helped Butch with their family dairy operation from the late 70's to early 80's.  Her unmistakable smile helped Butch operate Butch's Cat Shack, the friendliest snowmobile dealership in Minnesota from 1989-1996.

Carol loved to start hobbies and gather as much incredible knowledge as she could so she could help others.  She was always busy learning and had a lifetime involvement and love for 4-H.  She loved gardening, snowmobiling, working on her blossoming apple orchard, sewing, and in her last seven years became one of the most knowledgeable and helpful beekeepers around.  Carol helped many people in surrounding areas raise bees by sharing tips and answering questions.  She also hunted and this past fall was lucky enough to harvest the biggest buck of her life!

Carol was also a member of the Barnum Community Club and was well-known for her cinnamon rolls.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mabel Pilarski.

Carol will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 43 years, Butch; two sons: Scott (Erin) Waldorf of Finland, MN and Dustin Waldorf of Buffalo, WY; step-son: Chris (Fiona) Waldorf of Cloquet; step-daughter: Stephanie Thomas of Hampton, VA; brother: Richard (Bonnie) Pilarski of Barnum; sister: Patricia Nelson of Barnum; two grandchildren: Isaak (Elizabeth) Waldorf of Cloquet and Norah Waldorf of Cloquet; and a very special friend, Donna Carlson of Duluth.  Carol was the greatest Mom ever whom loved to do anything for anybody.  Blessed be her memory.

There will be no services per Carol's wishes.  Memorials can be made in her memory to the NE MN Beekeepers Association, PO Box 16272, Duluth, MN 55816.

Arrangements by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.