Carol Below Obituary

Carol Below

Jan 12, 1945 - Dec 12, 2024

Port Clinton

Carol Ann (Chapman) Below, 79, passed away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at the home of her daughter on the street of her beloved home of 47 years. Born Jan. 12, 1945, in Port Clinton to Dr. Glenn and Pauline (Smith) Chapman, she was a lifelong resident and 1963 graduate of Port Clinton High School. There, she met the love of her life, Richard "Dick" Below, class of 1961. On March 15, 1963, Carol's senior year, they eloped to Monroe, Michigan but had to keep their marriage a secret until after Carol graduated.

They built a wonderful life together, raising their four children in the most loving, supportive home. Many remember Carol from Cindy's clothing store in Port Clinton, where she loved working alongside her mom, Pauline. Later, she went to work at Tadsen Insurance Agency where she enjoyed helping local customers, always with a bright smile and kind words for all. But Carol's most important job and most loved role was that of Wife, Mother and Grammy.

The beautiful light that was Carol no longer shines for family and friends that loved and cherished her so much. Left with the most wonderful memories of Carol are her children, Richard (Holly) Below, Mary Jo (Timothy) Scott, and Rachel (Ivaylo) Klimentov; grandchildren, Jordan and Breanna Below, Janie (John Ohlsson) Below, Stone (Emily) Scott, Beau Scott, Avery Wettrich, and Eva and Maya Klimentov; great-grandchildren, Carolynn, Rose, Khileigh, and Theo; siblings, Mary Below and Bill (Sue) Chapman; in-laws, Carla Chapman, Dave Below; and special nephew and niece, Gabe (Avery Robinson) Below and Haley Abraugh; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Carol has now been reunited with those whom she has loved and missed for many years: beloved parents, Glenn and Pauline; loving husband of 51 years, Richard; dear son, Jeffery, whose death took a piece of her; brothers, that she loved so much, Roland, Richard, James and Gordon Chapman; and sister-in-law, Jacque Chapman. What a reunion it must be!

A memorial service/gathering will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at Knights of Columbus Hall in Port Clinton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Carol's memory may be given to Humane Society of Ottawa County or to an organization of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.neideckercrosserpriesman.com.

Neidecker, Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service is handling the arrangements.