Carole Stroessner

Mrs. Carole Stroessner of Random Lake passed away peacefully Monday evening, March 23, 2026, in Mequon. She was 91 years old.

  Carole was born in Random Lake on July 14, 1934, the daughter of Erwin and Katherine (nee Rach) Eichstedt. 

She attended local schools and graduated from Port Washington High School with the Class of 1952 before continuing her education and earning both a bachelor and master’s degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. 

Carole went on to work as an educator in the Milwaukee and Broadhead Public School Systems for more than 30 years, many of them as a special education teacher.

  On Aug. 2, 1980, Carole was united in marriage with Wayne Stroessner. The couple lived in the Monroe/Browntown area until 1994, when they moved to their current home in Random Lake.

  Mrs. Stroessner was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Random Lake for many years. She was an avid reader, and she was devoted to her grandchildren.

  Survivors include her husband Wayne, daughter Julie (Sean) Cummings, sons Mark Lloyd and Erik (Trudy) Bieck and stepsons Scott (Brenda), Steven (Kerri) and Aaron Stroessner.

She is further survived by eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild and sisters Renee (the late Lester) Streff and Mary Kay “Mimi” Hoffmann. 

Carole was preceded in death by brother James Eichstedt and sisters Josette “Jo” (the late John) Shannon and Maxine (the late Bill) Share.

  Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal gathering will be held at this time.

Eernisse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.