Carol A Banks Obituary (1948

Carol Ann Banks, age 69, of Menomonie, WI passed away Saturday, Nov. 4th unexpectedly in her home. Carol was born Oct. 10th 1948 in Hartford, WI to the late Clifford and Evelyn (Koehler) Reason. She lived in Hartford with her family until she was paralyzed at the age of 7. Then she was with her Foster Family living in Sheboygan WI. Graduated from Sheboygan South High School Class in 1967. She met her Husband Richard Banks while attending UW-Stout in Menomonie, WI. Carol married Richard Banks on June 7th, 1986. She was an active member of Oakridge Lutheran Brethren Church in Menomonie until the time of her death. Carol was the Coordinator for the Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin Pageant, enjoyed her bible study group and her friends at the Oak Ridge Church. Carol was preceded in death by her husband Richard, her mom and dad Evelyn(Koehler) and Clifford Reason, two sisters Linda Reason, Margaret (Maggie) Boettiger along with her Foster Parents. Carol is survived by her five children, Pam Hansen of Menomonie, Greg (Sandy) Banks of Menomonie, Shawn Banks of Madison, WI, Renee Wagner of Oconomowoc, WI and Jason (Missy) Banks; 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; three siblings Clare (Leo) Kohlmann-Reason of Florida, Jim Reason of Hartford, WI and Theresa (Chad) Nickerson of Germantown, WI; foster siblings Eileen (Ken) Bailey of Sheboygan, WI, Jerry (Heidi) Huber of Sheboygan, WI and Dean (Deborah) Huber of Golden Colorado. Along with other nieces, nephews and family. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday Nov. 8th 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Lutheran Brethren Church with Pastor Brent Juliot officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday Nov. 7th from 4 to 7 pm at the Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.