Muriel Carl

Muriel Helen Carl, age 94, of Port Edwards, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026 at her residence.

Muriel was born February 17, 1932 in Algoma, Wisconsin, to Avery and Helen
Corbisier. She graduated from Algoma High School in 1950. She spent many summers picking cherries in Door County and later was employed at The Nautical restaurant in Sturgeon Bay where she met her life partner. Muriel married Donald Carl on March 29, 1952. They resided in both Sturgeon Bay and Algoma during Don’s service to the United State Coast Guard. Upon completion of his service, Muriel and Don moved to Nekoosa where Don’s parents lived.

They built their first home in Port Edwards in 1954. Muriel was a full time homemaker, raising three daughters. She was active in church activities including Ladies Aid and serving as Sunday school superintendent. She was a member of the Wood County Homemakers. Muriel was a member of a sewing club with seven other women who became lifelong friends. She was a member of the Port Edwards Lions Club and was a Melvin Jones Fellowship recipient. Muriel cherished the time spent with her children, especially her four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, an excellent cook and talented seamstress.

Muriel was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Don; infant son, Gregory, her parents, sisters and brothers. She is survived by her three daughters, Deborah (Steven) Krogstad, Kristen Kieler and Luann Carl (Katie), four grandchildren, Gregory (Angela) Krogstad, Gary (Tammy) Krogstad, Brent Kieler and Karissa Kieler, and three great grandchildren, Tanner, Skyler and Grayson Krogstad.

Muriel will be laid to rest beside Don in Port Edwards Cemetery. A private family gathering will be held.