Gerald Carolan
February 23, 1953 ~ February 17, 2012
Gerald Carolan age 58 of Waucoma died Friday, February 17, 2012, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Lawler with Rev. Nick March celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed on the casket by his wife and three sons. John Cuvelier will be the lector and the offertory gifts will be presented by Jesse Lahman and Ann Cahoy.
Interment will be in the church cemetery with Don Benz, Don Winter, Gene Schmitt, Bill Hoey, Mike Kurtenbach and John Bush serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Tom Carolan, Steve Carolan, Dan Carolan, Ron Carolan, Terry Carolan, Mark Carolan, Dave Dierksen and Fred Oakden.
Friends may greet the family 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 20, 2012, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler where there will be a 7:00 p.m. scripture service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the funeral at the church on Tuesday.
Hugeback – Johnson Funeral Home, New Hampton is in charge of arrangements.
Gerald Lyle Carolan was born February 23, 1953, in New Hampton, IA, the son of Eugene and Margaret (Schupanitz) Carolan. He received his elementary education in Lawler and was a 1971 graduate of the Fredericksburg High School. On November 17, 1973, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler, he married Gail Diemer. The couple were blessed with three sons. Gerald was a lifetime farmer. He grew up on a farm and made farming his lifelong career. He also spent the last few years driving truck for Croell. Gerald enjoyed socializing and loved to spend time with his family. He will be remembered by his family for being hard working and the fun times in his garage.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Gail; three sons, David (Kim) Carolan of Tiffin, IA, Mike (Beth) Carolan of Williamsburg, IA, Brian Carolan of W. Des Moines; two grandchildren, Carter Carolan and Madalyn Carolan; his mother, Margaret Carolan of Decorah; six brothers, Tom (Eileen) Carolan of Lawler, Steve (Sherri) Carolan of Decorah, Dan (Laurie) Carolan of Lawler, Ron (Tammy) Carolan of Fredericksburg, Terry (Maura) Carolan of Omaha, Mark (Leann) Carolan of W. Des Moines; his father and mother-in-law, Paul and Ruth Diemer of Fredericksburg; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gene Carolan.
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Gala so sorry to hear of your loss.Ruth told me today . He wasn’t silk long but that would be he would want it. You are in my prayers for you to strong. He’ll be rememebered by lot of friends. He was a kind man. See you have grandchildren to love they are very special. Hope to see you at the wedding of Reed. LOVE Dianne
We are so sorry for your loss. Even with a firm hope for the future, death is still accurately described as an enemy in the bible at 1 Corinthians 15:26. We can’t help but feel the void when someone we love dies. The Bible holds out a hope for us that I personally have found to be a comfort. I especially love the scripture found at John 5:28,29 that says, ‘ Do not marvel at this because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear Jesus’ voice and come out.’ Jesus promises that millions now dead will again live on this earth, and have the prospect of remaining on it forever under peaceful conditions. It is my sincere hope that these thoughts bring a measure of peace to your minds and hearts, as they have to mine. Once again, please accept my heartfelt greetings and condolences.
Carolan Family- We are so sorry to hear of Gerald passing. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Staci, Jerome, and Clayton Koob Jess, Kristin, and Brooks Milbrandt
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. In the years I have known Brian he has always spoken of his father with such admiration. I hope you can find some comfort knowing you will see him again. You are all in my prayers.
Gail and family, Sorry to read about Jerry. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy. Jeff and Pat (Scholbrock) Sommerlot. Marshalltown, Iowa
I was so sorry to hear about Gerry. Gail, you and the entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. I always remember his great smile. He was a super classmate and grew up to be a wonderful man. God bless you at this difficult time.
I am so sorry for you lost. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. This is one of the most difficult things we must face in our life. May it comfort you to know that others are deeply touched by your loss. God assures us at Psalms 34:18 that he is near to those broken in heart and those crushed in spirit he saves. Jesus also promises that we will be able to see our loved ones again. Jesus own words found at John 5:28,29 tells us there will be a resurrection. What a wonderful hope! God says that soon on the earth there will be no more pain, suffering and especially death at Revelation 21:3-5 We anxiously await the day when we will no longer lose those we love. May these bible thoughts bring you comfort at this most difficult time.
To Jerry’s wife & family, his mother and his brothers and famiilies, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you at this time and in the trying times ahead. God Bless You All, David Leichtman Family, Linn Shekleton Family, Andrea Shekleton and Evelyn Kahn
I would like to offer my condolences to the Carolan Family. I am sorry to hear of your loss of Gerry. Sincerely, Bob Fisher
Gail, David, Mike and Brian..I am so sorry about Gerry’s passing. I will always remember all the times I would come to visit you while I was home. We would laugh, laugh, and then laugh some more. Gerry always was generous with his jokes and conversation. I watched the video and you have so many memories to hold onto. He will truly be missed but smile at the times you had together. Deb
OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE CAROLAN FAMILY AT THE LOSS OF GERALD.
Mark and Family: May your memories bring you peace and healing. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Gail and Family: I am sorry that you have lost your life partner and love of your life. Jerry was a good guy and devoted family man. May he have eternal rest. Jane Blazek
Gail and Carolan family, so sorry to hear about Gerry, you have our deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Lurton and Janice Grummitt
My condolences to the entire Carolan family. Gerry was always there to lend a hand or something to warm you up on a cold day. He will be missed.
To the Carolan Family, I’m so sad to hear about Jerry. He was a sweet man, so kind and always smiling and full of the dickens. He was very good to our mom & dad and will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you.
An untimely loss is so difficult to understand…may your faith give you peace and comfort. Your family will continue to be in our prayers.
Mark, Leann, and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Katie Avise
Gail, we enjoyed getting to know you and Jerry; spending time with you in the Caribbean a few years ago. We had always hoped to enjoy another winter vacation with you and Jerry and will treasure the memories of the trip we did take together. You have our deepest sympathies. May God wrap is loving arms around you and your family during this difficult time.
To Gail, family and friends of Gerald (Jerry) Carolan. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time as Jerry will surely be missed by anyone that knew him and even by those that only met him briefly. He was a great man, very kind and helpful co-worker and was very nice to everyone he met. Roger Price
Mark & Leann , Thinking of you may heavy hearts today find the lighter memories to hold onto tomorrow !
Mark & family..so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Gail & Family: At a loss for words except we loved that man. You all have our greatest sym[athy and know that you will see him again!
Really enjoyed when Gerald would deliver sand to my plant in Elma
Ron and familly I am sorry for your loss.
Gail and family, you have our deepest sympathy. We were so saddened and shocked to hear about Gerry. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you all.. Carmen & Dorothy
Dear Brian& Family, Know that you are in our prayers during this sad time. Your friends in Oelwein. John, Rosie& Nick
To the Carolan family; so sorry for your loss of Jerry. He was a very friendly guy, always said hi and had a smile to go with it. He will truely be missed by all that meet him and knew him. Thoughts and prayers to you all.. Richard and Sharon Zeien
Dear Carolan Family, We are overwhelmed with sorrow in the loss of Gerry. He was not only a good man, but also, a very good friend! We will always be grateful for Dave and Andy becoming friends in college. From the first moment we met Gerry and Gail we knew it would be a lifelong friendship. Our hearts are with all of you as you struggle to make sense of all that has happened in a few short weeks. Just know that God has a plan for all of us and only He knows when He will take us to heaven to share in His glory. Surely Gerry is there, looking down and still taking care of all of you. We love you all and send our deepest sympathy. Fred and Margaret
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Gerald. He was a good man and time was just to short. Remember all the good times and hopefully they will help you deal with the loss. Randy and Mary Jane Leach
To all of the Carolan family, We are very sad to hear of Jerry’s passing, What a Great Guy, Always talked or waved when ever you seen him in his truck or on the street – always wondering how Mom was doing. He will be missed by many who knew him. Take Care. Our thoughts and Prayers go out to you all. Dan- Karen (King) Rosonke
‘Where understanding cannot go, Faith finds a way…’ God bless you all on the difficult journey that lies ahead~~you are in our prayers.
Sorry to hear of your loved one Gerald’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May his memories fill your hearts as you remember him. We are here if you need us. David and Jeanne Roder