Carol Gaesser, 70, Ferdinand - Dubois County Free Press, Inc.

Carol Gaesser, 70, of Ferdinand, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019, at her home from complications of Multiple Myeloma.

Carol was born August 30, 1949 to Alois “Sas” and Pauline M. (Dischinger) Tretter. She was united in marriage to David Gaesser on June 3, 1972, in Saint Ferdinand Catholic Church.

Carol was a retired teacher at St. Anthony and Pine Ridge Elementary Schools. She was a lifelong member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church, and its St. Ann’s Sodality. Carol was a 1967 Graduate of St. Ferdinand High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Benedicts and a master’s degree from Indiana State University. She was a charter member of Psi Iota Xi Sorority, Ferdinand Daughters of Isabella, Ferdinand American Legion Auxiliary, and the Indiana Retired Teachers Association. She enjoyed her grandchildren, knitting, camping, and gardening.

She is survived by her husband, David Gaesser; one daughter, Jennifer (Philip) Ebert of Greenfield; one son, Mark (Kate) Gaesser of Carmel; three granddaughters, Caroline and Sarah Ebert and Reeve Gaesser; two brothers, Richard “Digger” (Kathy) Tretter of Ferdinand and Joe Tretter of Wasilla, AK; two sisters, Miriam Ash of Ferdinand and Madonna (Greg) Gerber of Wasilla, AK; two sister-in-law’s, Georgia Tretter of Dale and Elizabeth Tretter of Ferdinand.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Kenny, Patrick, Mark and Charles Tretter, and one brother-in-law, Paul Ash.

A mass of Christian burial for Carol Gaesser will be held Tuesday, December 17 at 10 a.m. in Saint Ferdinand Church with burial following in the church cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 16 at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand and from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Saint Ferdinand Church. All times listed are Eastern.

In lieu of flowers, the family plans to support charities and organizations Carol was passionate about. Memorial contributions may be made for this purpose.

Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.