Carol J. Drechsel

Carol J. Drechsel of Waukesha passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Elmbrook Hospital surrounded by the love of her family at the age of 83. She was born in Milwaukee on August 13, 1936 the daughter of Elroy and Loraine Buchholz. Carol loved to dance and met her husband Ralph while dancing. Together they were united in marriage on August 8, 1959. She was an excellent tennis player, loved to cook and bake and found great enjoyment in hosting holidays, especially Christmas, her favorite time of the year. Carol had a love for music, a great cup of coffee including Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes, and being outdoors, ensuring the squirrels were well fed. Her greatest joy was her family and she was happiest when they were all together. She especially loved her grandchildren and will always be remembered for her generous heart and as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She will be sadly missed by her loving and devoted husband of 60 years, Ralph of Waukesha and their children, Lori (Mark) Sallmann of Waukesha and Tim (Doreen Sese) Drechsel of Connecticut and her three precious grandchildren, Kaeleigh Drechsel and Ryan and Derek Sallmann. She is further survived by other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Christ the Life Lutheran Church, 3031 Summit Ave., Waukesha, WI 53188 from 10:00 a.m. until time of the 11:30 a.m. funeral service. Pastor Christopher Bushre will preside. A luncheon will follow the service. Private burial will be at Highland Memorial Park in New Berlin. Memorials in Carol’s name are appreciated to Christ the Life Lutheran Church.