Carol M. Kasparek, 87, of Medford, died Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Aspirus Hospital in Medford, surrounded by her family and holding her husband’s hand.

Carol was born May 23, 1938 in Madison to Raymond and Clara (Jacobson) Hauser.  She grew up in Madison and graduated from Madison West High School, class of 1956.

Carol was introduced to James Kasparek of Medford, a young man serving in the USAF, and the two were united in marriage on September 5, 1964 in Madison.  With Jim being in the military, the two moved to various places including South Dakota and Mississippi. Carol was a homemaker raising their four children.  The family moved back to the Medford area in 1970, and Carol worked as a cook at Immanuel Lutheran School.  She then became a dietary aid at Taylor County Memorial Hospital and finally was the activities planner for the Medford nursing home, retiring in 2003.

She enjoyed reading, sewing, rosemaling, cross-stitch, ceramics, and the occasional road trip to the casino.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jim Kasparek of Medford; four children, Joe (Lynette) Kasparek of Superior, Jeff (Robin) Kasparek of Beaver Dam, Jonathan (Jody) Kasparek of Waukesha, Jennifer Kasparek of Rhinelander; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 19 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford with Barb Krug, SAM officiating.  Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery I, Medford.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Memorials are appreciated and may go to the Taylor County Humane Association or to the Frances L. Simek Library in Medford.