Carol Marie Alstrom, first born to Philp And June Alstrom, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2022, at Cokota Manor in Cokato, MN.
Carol was born in Duluth, MN on All Saints Day, November 1, 1947. She was baptized and confirmed in her faith at Zion Lutheran Church. She attended school in International Falls graduating in 1966. Carol was active in GAA( Girls Athletic Association), marching band and had the wickedest slap shot at the 8th street rink.
She continued her education by attending Bemidji State College where she got her teaching degree in physical education and health. While in college, she participated in field hockey, volleyball, softball, and track. Carol was later inducted into the Bemidji State University Athletic Hall of Fame for excellence in athletics.
Carol started her teaching and coaching career at Tower-Sudan in 1970 and retired from Tower-Sudan in 2004. While teaching physical education and health, Carol started several girl’s athletic teams including volleyball, basketball, swimming and track. She was passionate about keeping her students active and would earnestly pursue equipment so her students could try different activities, like rollerblades, unicycles and x-country skies. Carol volunteered for various races and high school state tournaments. She was an excellent teacher and coach, getting the best out of her students and athletes.
In 2007, Carol moved in with her sister, Susan, where they lived on a small lake near Litchfield, MN. She was an avid MN Vikings fan, dressing in purple and gold from head to toe each and every game! Carol loved the MN Gophers and reality tv shows as well.
Carol is survived by her brother Dan (Barbara) Glencoe, MN, sister Susan Lithchfield, MN, cousins, Patty Ann (Andy), Thunder Bay, Canada, Billy VanDyke (Carol) Alexandria, Mn, and Debbie (Geoffrey) Osseo, Wisconsin, cats Winnie and Shyloh and Oliver her nephew dog.
Carol will be missed by so many, especially her former students and athletes with whom she kept in contact with over the years.
There will be a celebration of life in the spring of 2023 in the Tower area.
