Carol is survived by her sons, Lynn Folsom (Sheri) Courtland MN, Ricky Folsom of Littleton CO, Scott Folsom (Shelby) of Alexandria MN; daughters, Lisa Folsom (Rob) of North Mankato MN, Tami Folsom (Greg) of Courtland MN; grandchildren, Trent, Brooklin, Jagger, Dusty, Ryder, Callie, Maddox, Kacen, Spencer, Ryder, Jesse; great-grandchildren, Audrey, Aisley, Lane, Elizibeth, Jaclyn, Palmer, Jace and Octavia; sisters, Sharon Johnson, Jane (Doug) Gulden; Brothers, Roger (Ruth) Voges, Dale (Donna) Voges; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Folsom; parents, George and Irene Voges; father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Helen Folsom; son-in-law, Shane Krueger; sister, Darlene Olson; brothers-in-law, Ernie Johnson and Keith Olson.

Carol Jean Folsom was born April 15th 1950 in New Ulm MN to George and Irene (Wilking) Voges. Baptized April 30th 1950, confirmed April 26th 1964. She attended elementary school at Immanuel Lutheran School in rural Courtland and graduated from Nicollet High School. She

was united in marriage to Robert Folsom on November 15th 1969 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Courtland. They began their life together in Nicollet, where they started raising their family, and later moved to Courtland. Carol worked for many years at 3M in New Ulm where she formed many life-long friendships before retiring.

Carol enjoyed the moments that brought people together-especially an “old fashion” birthday

party with family and friends who would bring their signature desserts. She stayed busy with daily chores, mowing the lawn, and caring for her horses. The farm was her happy place, she was often found with a child’s hand in hers, taking slow walks to visit the animals, wagon rides where the destination was a sweet treat. Or sitting down for a game of Go-Fish. She was a constant source of love, strength and inspiration to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She showed her love by being part of their lives, she always showed up. Which meant; never missing a horse show in Montana, watching a football game in a snow storm, lacrosse on a hot day, watching wrestling meets or motocross races even though they “scared her liver”. Her calendar was full with basketball games at Immanuel and Courtland Cubs games at the ballpark, she never met a bleacher she couldn’t make comfortable.

She showed us that life is not about what you have, but what you give-and she gave endlessly: love, kindness, acceptance, a true sense of home and belonging to all who knew her. She didn’t just raise a family; she helped raise a community. She will be remembered for her deep love of family and friends, her welcoming heart and her quiet strength.

Memorials will be donated to Immanuel Lutheran School.

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