Carol Ann Wurth Verploegen, 88, of Great Falls, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
A rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The funeral liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024. Placement of the urn will be in the Holy Spirit Columbarium following the funeral Mass.
Carol was born on December 13, 1935, on the family farm in Zurich, Montana. Her parents were Oswald “Ozzie” Joseph Wurth and Alma Elsie Raether Wurth. She was raised in a family with an older brother, Don Wurth, and her sister, Meta Mary Lux. She attended Zurich schools and graduated in 1954 from Chinook High School. Her high school yearbook quote, “To look at her you see an angel, but if you look a little closer you see an imp.” Which is fitting as she was a beautiful woman who enjoyed a little mischief.
Carol worked in the office of Eddy’s bakery in Harve, Montana. During this time, she met Al Verploegen. They were married on October 1, 1955, at St. Gabriel’s Church in Chinook, Montana. She and Al were married 68 years. They had five children.
For numerous years, she traveled the country with her husband, Al, and their children following his work with RCA. In August 1967, they settled in Great Falls, Montana. In the spring of 1970, Carol and Al decided to purchase the A & W and then sold it in June of 1975. They bought the Taco John’s on 10th Avenue South in the summer of 1975, which she ran with great success. She invented Taco Tuesday. They sold the 10th Avenue Taco Johns in 2006 when Carol retired. Her retirement consisted of studying the stock market, spending time with her family, cooking large family dinners, and reading. Carol enjoyed her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her boy “Milo.” She loved hearing about their many adventures in life.
Carol was a member of Holy Spirit Parish in Great Falls. She volunteered many hours for fund-raising activities, such as bake sales for school functions, funeral dinners, and the Gift of Life auctions. She donated her time for several years as a troop leader with the Girl Scouts and served as the Cookie Chairman for several years.
Carol is survived by her daughters, Karla V. (Scott) McCurtain of Rock Springs, WY, Laurie (Loran) Frazier of Great Falls, and Susan (Joe) Bodner of Raynesford, and son, Jeffrey (Ann) Verploegen of Great Falls; daughter-in-law, Marlyann Verploegen; nine grandchildren, Jasey C. (Matt) McBurnett, Matthew (Emma) McCurtain, Melissa (Tyler) Kapperud, Alex (Casey) McCurtain, Britney (Jeremiah) Hiatt, Eric (Emily) Frazier, Grant (Grace) Frazier, Bridget (Joe) Brookie, and Angel (Jed) Polk; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son, John O. Verploegen; husband, Al Verploegen; parents, Oswald “Ozzie” Joseph Wurth and Alma Elsie Raether Wurth; brother, Donald Wurth; and sister, Meta Mary Lux.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Warr, Dr. Attaway, Dr. Gazy, the Emergency Room staff, and the staff on the 4th floor of Benefis Hospital. We would like to thank the staff at Peace Hospice. You all were very kind, went out of your way to help, and care for our beloved mother.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Holy Spirt Catholic Church and Great Falls Peace Hospice. Condolences for the family may be shared online at www.SchniderFuneralHome.com.
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