Carolyn Lu Eberle

Carolyn Lu Eberle, age 77, of Storm Lake, Iowa died May 28, 2015 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Storm Lake Cemetery. Visitation will take place Tuesday, June 2, 2015 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Carolyn Lu Pentico was born April 30, 1938 in Storm Lake, Iowa the daughter of Dewey and Avis (Kelly) Pentico. She was baptized, confirmed, and received 1st Communion at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Growing up in Lakeside, she attended Hayes School. She was able to experience the heyday of the Cobblestone Ballroom. On November 24, 1955, Carolyn was united in marriage to Robert F. Eberle in Storm Lake. Together, they were blessed with six children: Tom, Cindy, John, Kelly, Todd, and Jim. Carolyn was a member of the Moose Lodge and active in establishing the American Legion Auxiliary in Storm Lake. She worked as a Certified Nurses Aid and housekeeper. She waitressed many years at Lakeshore Café and Country Kitchen. Prior to retirement, she was a dishwasher at the Pantry Café for several years. In her spare time, Carolyn enjoyed playing card games and going to casinos with friends. She loved roller-skating in her younger years. She always looked forward to and enjoyed the yearly Pentico Reunions. A favorite pastime of Carolyn’s was bowling and taking motorcycle trips with her husband, Bob. Whenever there was a potluck, Carolyn could be counted on for bringing the buns. She treasured the time she was able to spend with her family and she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Tom “Toad” Eberle of Spencer, Iowa; Cindy Scott of Storm Lake, Iowa; John Eberle of Alta, Iowa; Kelly Eberle (Bill Brown) of Storm Lake, Iowa; Todd (Lisa) Eberle of Temecula, California; Jim (Dawn) Eberle of Albert City, Iowa; grandchildren: Geoff Eddie, Joshua and Justin Phillips, Derek Fedkenheuer, Zachary and Alyssa Eberle, Anthony, Casey, Christian, Dallas and Dalton Eberle; two great grandchildren: Caleb and Berlin Phillips; one brother, Jim Pentico of Minneapolis, Minnesota; sister-in-law, Bernice Jones of Tustin, California; extended family and many friends. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Eberle and her sister-in-law, Jean Pentico.

Carolyn Lu Eberle

April 30, 1938 - May 28, 2015