Carol M. Eppler of Ixonia, passed away on August 31, 2023 at the age of 81 years.  She was born on May 15, 1942 in Watertown to Harry and Lydia Barthel.  Carol attended St. Jerome Catholic School and graduated from Watertown High School.  She married David Eppler on July 16, 1960 at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Oconomowoc.  Her and David ran a family dairy farm for over 30 years in Ixonia.

Carol is survived by her children Cheryl (Trina) Eppler, Phillip (Theresa) Eppler, Linda (Bob) Semon and Lee Eppler.  She is the grandmother of Jackie (Kyle) Broom, Ben (Rachel) Judd, Taylor Eppler, Emily Eppler, Jack Eppler, Blake Semon, Gage Eppler and Kash Eppler.  She is the great-grandmother of Sadie, Emmet and Paige Broom and Mark and Tilly Judd.  Carol is further survived by her sister Eileen Timmerman, brother-in-law Kenneth (Karin) Eppler and niece's and nephews. 

She was proceeded in death by her husband David, her parents, a daughter Jodi, brothers Wayne and Jerold Barthel, sister-in-law Carol Barthel and brother-in-law Joe Timmerman. 

She enjoyed watching the Milwaukee Brewers, feeding and watching the birds, working in the gardens, playing cards, jigsaw puzzles and spending time with family, friends and her cat, Chloe. 

Friends may visit on Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at noon at St. Jerome Catholic Church 995 S. Silver Lake St. in Oconomowoc. Final resting place will be in the Norwegian Cemetery in the town of Concord and will be held privately.   In lieu of flowers, memorials if desired, may be made to St. Jerome Catholic Church or to the charity of your choice. 

Special thank you to Lisa Seufzer for always being there and to all the kind souls that drove her when she needed a ride.