Carol Susan Schatz 1945 - 2025

SCHATZ, SCHMIDT, HOLDER

Posted By: Connie Swearingen (email)
Date: 2/17/2025 at 15:50:55

Sioux City Journal
9 January 2025

Carol Susan Schatz, 79, of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, was surrounded by family when she passed away peacefully Friday, January 3rd, after an eight year battle with Alzehimer's Disease. A visitation will be held Wednesday, January 8, from 6 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, January 9, at 11 a.m., with a visitation one hour prior, at the funeral home.

Carol was born April 11, 1945, in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Edmund and Helen Schmidt. She attended St. Michael's Catholic School and later Heelan High. In 1962, Carol married William (Bill) Holder and gave birth to their first child, Jerry, in 1963. Daughter, Julie, followed in 1965 and with son, Michael (Mike), arriving in 1973. According to Mike, Carol finally had the perfect child, which is why he was the last child born to this union. (Carol never confirmed nor denied.)

In 1983 Carol married Herbert Schatz and was blessed to welcome four stepchildren, Brenda, Mark, Todd and Joe, into her life. Throughout their marriage, Carol and Herb enjoyed going out dancing, camping, traveling and attending car races and fairs any time they could.

Carol was a lifelong Elvis fan and knew every song by heart. She loved country music and attending concerts, playing cards and board games. During summers Carol and Herb spent their time camping and making memories with friends and family. When the weather turned cold, you could find her watching her Vikings play football or watching Nascar to cheer on her favorite driver, Jimmie Johnson. Carol loved to bowl and earned many trophies and awards over the years. One of her favorite activities was attending her grandkids' events. Whether it was football, soccer, track, wrestling, basketball, band, dance or cheer, Carol was there. Her grandkids were the light of her life and she never missed a chance to cheer them on. Carol loved dogs and had many fur babies throughout her life.

Over the years, Carol enjoyed working at Oehler Brothers, Computer Support and Kern Sign, where she made many lifelong friendships. In fact, Carol made friends everywhere she went. Her very best friends were Donna Anderson, Renee Schatz and Doris Bauer and she loved to tell stories of the fun times they had together.

Carol will always be remembered for her sense of humor, her kindness, her love for her family, and the way she always made people feel welcome in her home. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who were lucky enough to know her.

Left to remember her are husband, Herb Schatz; daughter, Julie and her children, Jena and Taylor; son Mike, his wife, Andrea and their children, Brendan, Justin and Alexandra; stepdaughter, Brenda and her son, Tyler; stepson, Mark, his wife, Alicia and their children, Lilly, John and Emily; stepson, Todd and his children, Alisha, Kierstyn and Peyton; stepson, Joe and his daughter, Brooklyn; granddaughter, Talitha Sterling; as well as four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents; sister, JoAnn; and granddaughter, Jessica.