Carol Ann Wiese

life story

Live - Love - Laugh

Carol enjoyed life and made the most of every day. She enjoyed bowling, golfing, volunteering, cheering on her favorite sports teams and spending time with friends and family.

About Carol

Carol Ann (Junker) Wiese, 79, Little Canada, MN, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, in North St. Paul, MN.

Carol grew up in Stillwater, MN. She attended St. Mary's Catholic School and graduated from Stillwater High School in 1964. She married Gary Wiese and had 2 daughters, Theresa and Gina, settling in Little Canada for most of her adult life. Her career included a brief time with the State of Minnesota, then she worked for Canabury Square Condo and Canabury Townhomes followed by a few years with First Bank Systems. She then dedicated many years to the U.S. Postal Service, from which she retired.

She was an avid bowler and golfer over the years. She joined friends on many state and national bowling tournament trips. She also organized a group of friends who liked to take trips to Madden's Resort for spring and fall golf trips. She enjoyed traveling and took many trips with family and friends.

She volunteered for many organizations including Meals on Wheels of Roseville, MN and American Red Cross blood drives. She knitted baby hats and blankets for her church group. She served several years on the board of directors for St. Paul Women's Bowling Association and for Canabury Townhome Association.

Carol is survived by her daughters, Theresa and Gina Wiese; brother, Art (Mary Lou) Junker; sister, Joanne Brown; sisters-in-law, Shirley and Eugenia (Brian) Junker, Lori Habeger; and brothers-in-law, Terry (Karla), Greg (Therese Haberle), Kevin (Susan) and Rick (Vicky Beutel) Wiese and numerous family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Wiese; parents, Lawrence “Shoes” and Sarah Junker; parents-in-law Myrtle McAllister, Willmar and Elsie Wiese; siblings, Phillip, Robert, Donald, Mark and Gretchen Junker; and in-laws, James Brown, Sr., Debra Jelinek and Donald Stanton.

memorial service

Mass of Christian Burial

April 9, 2026

Saint John the Evangelist of Little Canada 380 Little Canada Rd E, Little Canada, MN 55117, USA

Visitation at 10:00am in the Gathering Space

Luncheon at 12:00pm in the lower church

Burial to follow at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery on Friday 4/17/2026 9:00am

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services