Carol Ann Pederson was born June 23, 1957 in Nuremberg, Germany, the daughter of Gordon Roy and Betty Lou (Ballard) Pederson of Wall, South Dakota. Graduating in 1975, Carol attended Wall High School where she made many friends, was a cheerleader and excelled on its track team whose records can still be seen on the gymnasium walls of the school. She then attended two years of State College at Huron, South Dakota.
First and foremost, Carol loved and spent most of her focus on her children and grandchildren. She also loved biking, sewing, travel, shopping, boating and fishing on the Missouri River (Lake Francis Case) with her husband LeRoy and NASCAR Racing with her favorite driver being Tony Stewart.
Carol worked various jobs, first as a waitress in her earlier years, was owner and operator of Carol’s Restaurant and Grocery Store in Wall, then in retail sales at Al’s Oasis located in Oacoma, South Dakota and later a manager of Chamberlain Home Center and of A-Square Ammunition, both located in Chamberlain, South Dakota.
She was united in marriage to LeRoy Naescher on July 29, 2005 in Chamberlain.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband LeRoy Naescher of Oacoma; two sons, Nick Niemann and his wife Heather, of Edwardsville, Illinois, and Tyler Niemann of Austin, Texas; step-son Justin Naescher of Sioux Falls, and step-daughter Shonna Naescher of Spearfish; a granddaughter, Alyssa Niemann; seven step-grandchildren, Kane Naescher, Teisha Riggs, Elijah Riggs, Josiah Riggs, Jeffery Riggs, Macey Riggs and Hilarie Riggs; her mother Betty Pederson of Wall; two brothers, James Darwin Pederson of Yankton, and Gary Wayne Pederson of Wall; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Carol was preceded in death by her father Gordon Pederson, and a sister Nancy Holub.
Memorial Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the First Lutheran Church in Wall, with Pastor Curtis Garland officiating.
At her request, cremation has taken place.
The family requested that in lieu of flowers, a memorial be established.
Guest Book
What an other sad loss to this special family,Our tears and prayers are with Betty and family.
~ Sharon Barnett
Wall,SD 57790 (3/23/2013)
What a special lady. Carol was always quick to greet you with a smile. I consider myself very lucky to call her my friend. She will certainly be missed. Going to the races won't be the same without visiting with Carol. God's speed to the newest angel, and prayers of comfort and love for her family. Chuck, Carol and family..
~ Chuck Chernotik
Mitchell SD (3/23/2013)
I felt so bad when I heard this. What a trial for this family, losing both Carol and her sister in such a short period. God must have better plans for their lives and for yours. May the Lord be with you at this time of sorrow. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
~ Shirley Sweezy
BoxElder (3/23/2013)
Dear Nick, Tyler, Gary, Betty and James and family. There are no words. We realize your loss and we care about you and we are thinking about you and will for a long, long time. What a beautiful woman she was...and your family has been through so much loss over the past years. Bless you all. Norma, Cody and Kelley.
~ Norma Carson
Wall (3/23/2013)
My love and prayers to all of you. I will always cherish every memory I have of Carol, Nancy and Gordon. Remember there are friends out here to reach for when you need us.
~ Barb Reckling
Wall (3/23/2013)
Dear Leroy, Betty, Gary, James and Carol's two boy's. Oh my gosh what a terrible sadness this brings to me. Carol was always up an a smiling and quiet a joker. Please know that you Leroy have my deepest sympathy as well as the rest of the family. May Carol rest in peace and my prayers are with you all of you. Sincerely, JoAnn
~ JoAnn (Eisenbraun) Hoffman
Brookings, S.D. (3/23/2013)
We share your sorrow as you mourn the loss of this wonderful, talented lady. Your families have been highly respected and loved in our area for many years. Our thoughts and prayers go with you. Doug and Justine
~ Doug and Justine Estes
Rapid City SD (3/23/2013)
I never met Carol but came to know her via her sister, Nancy. She was a wonderful friend and always treated me like a long-lost relative whenever receiving a phone call or e-mail from me. She was, and will always remain, my best friend that I never met. Bless you, Carol. Given your love of Christmas I'm sure that Heaven will now be a beautifully decorated place.
~ Stephen Brady
Wyong, NSW, Australia (3/23/2013)
I am so sorry to hear about Carol. My thoughts and prayers are will you all at this time of loss.
~ Renae Riggs
Marietta, GA (3/23/2013)