Caroline D. Ney, 91, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Friday, October
2, 2020 at Kindred Hearts Assisted Living in Plymouth. She was born May 29, 1929 in the Town of
Sheboygan Falls to Arthur and Norma (Winkel) Klemme. She attended local schools and was baptized
and confirmed at Saron UCC.
On October 23, 1948 she was united in marriage to Herbert Ney at Saron UCC. He preceded her in
death on August 16, 2010.
Caroline is a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Kohler.
Caroline took great pride in being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and a very dedicated
homemaker. Then in her later years she worked at the Sheboygan Retirement Home, retiring after 15
years of dedicated service.
She was loved by all who met her. She made friends easily and was a genuinely sweet soul. She enjoyed
the simple things in life such as dining out, playing BINGO, ice cream both playing the accordion and
listening to music. She loved watching wildlife such as deer, rabbits, squirrels and especially birds. The
sight of a cardinal was very special to her, she would say “That’s my Roger.” She also had a surprising
affection for her grand dog Holly.
She is survived by two sons, Larry (Debbie) Ney of Plymouth and Rick (Marilyn) Ney of Sheboygan, by
two grandchildren; Wendy (Chad) Schmitt, and Wayne (Valarie) Ney, two step-grandchildren, Kimberley
Wassilus, and Karrie (Joe) Lawrence, by two great-grandchildren; Chad Schmitt Jr., and Kaylee Ney and
four step-great-grandchildren, Andrew and Isaac Lawrence, and Turner and Macartney Schmitt, she is
further survived by one sister Elfrieda Wals of Mesa. AZ and brother-in-law Gerald Sipple of Sheboygan
Falls, and by four brothers-in-law, and two sisters-in-law, she is further survived by nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends. Caroline was preceded in death by her husband, beloved son Roger, her
parents, and four sisters: Evangeline Ney, Delores Sipple, Shirley Pannell, and her infant sister Mildred
Klemme.
A Private Memorial Service will be held. Inurnment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. A Public
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9, 2020 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Zimmer Westview
Funeral & Cremation Care Center, W2132 Garton Rd. Sheboygan.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established in Caroline’s name.
The family would like to especially thank the staff at Kindred Hearts Assisted Living Facility and
Heartland Hospice for their outstanding care.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the Faith. 2Timothy 4: 7.
Please visit our website to leave your condolences for the family www.zimmerfuneralhome.com
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