Carole E. Fuerst

Carole E. Fuerst, age 68 of Minster, Ohio, died on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Ohio Hospice of Miami County, Troy Ohio. She was born on July 27, 1955 in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Joseph & Dorothy Marie (Chilcoat) Wendeln. She married Richard “Dick” Fuerst on April 26, 1975 in Egypt, Ohio and he preceded her in death on May 14, 2009. She is survived by her children: Shannon & Aaron Egbert, and their son Preston, Matthew & Julia Fuerst all of Minster, brother & sister: Fred Wendeln, New Bremen, Barbara & Roger Heckman, Versailles, in-laws Kathleen Wendeln, California, Roseann Wendeln, Minster, Gordon & Helen Fuerst, Delphos, Roger Fuerst, Delphos, Judy & Jim Looser, Ottoville, Connie & Mark Buettner, Elida, Elaine & Darren Abram, Delphos. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Dave Wendeln & Tom Wendeln, sister-in-law Kelley Wendeln, her in-laws Norbert & Betty (Klaus) Fuerst, brothers-in-law Dennis Fuerst, Louis Fuerst, and infant sister-in- law Denise Fuerst. Carole was a 1973 graduate of Minster High School. She stayed at home to raise her kids and to be there for her family. When her children were older, Carole started a business where she would design and make custom bridal headpieces and veils. Eventually that led into her starting Bridals by Carole in St Marys that she owned for many years. This is where she shined the most using her sewing skills to redesign and alter dresses. Carole was very crafty and creative and there was nothing she could not do or make. Over the years, she made numerous beautiful quilts for the family. In addition, she was also known to dabble in floral arranging and made beautiful wedding bouquets and wreaths. Carole was also an excellent cook and was known for coming up with quick meals for family and friends. After she raised her children, she went on to work for The Red Cross and Apria Health. Once becoming a grandmother, this added a new focus to her life, and she loved nothing more than spoiling Preston. She was a member of St Augustine Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 AM on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster with burial to follow in St. Augustine Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 4 to 7 PM and on Thursday, February 1 from 8:30 to 9:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Minster Area Life Squad. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.