Caroline M. Laubenheumer

BROOKFIELD - Caroline “Carrie” Laubenheimer (née Mahan) died on June 11, 2022, at the Congregational Home. Born on May 1, 1926, in Oak Park, Illinois, to James and Elizabeth Mahan. Married 60 years to Roger Laubenheimer, MD, who predeceased Carrie by 11 years. She is survived by her four children: William “Bill” (Carole), Nancy (Brian) Leahy, Kurt, and Ann (Bret) Larget; seven grandchildren: Parker (Kathryn) Hoerz, Carson (Justin) Smith, McCall (Jerome) Bauersfeld; Riley, Elizabeth, Greta, and Jacob Larget; and four great grandchildren: Henry, Oliver, and Amelie Hoerz; Ford Bauersfeld. Also predeceased by her sister, Janet Sanders; brother-in-law, Miles Laubenheimer and sister-in-law, Naomi Laubenheimer.

Graduate of UW-Madison (BA, Economics, 1948), Univ. of Michigan (MSW, geriatric emphasis, 1955). A founding employee of the Congregational Home, Carrie worked as Director of Social Services and Admissions Director (1974 – 1997) and resided at the Home (2009-2022). Member of First Congregational Church of Wauwatosa for 50 years. Also participated in Pi Beta Phi Alumnae, Mortar Board Alumni, United Way, Laubach Literacy Center, Family Service Association, and Visiting Nurse Association.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Congregational Home (Congregational Fund), UW-Madison (Laubenheimer Scholarship in College of L&S), First Congregational Church of Wauwatosa, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Special thanks to all staff at the Congregational Home for their exceptional care and for creating a loving community!

Memorial service will be held at 1:00 on Friday, July 22, 2022, at the First Congregational Church, 1511 Church Street, Wauwatosa. Livestream available at firstchurchtosa.org.