Carol Burns

Carol Burns, 91, Oconto Falls, died Wednesday morning, July 23, 2025 at The Cottages. She was born April 28, 1934 in Berlin, WI to Clifford and Anna (Weiland) Young. Carol graduated Berlin High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree from UW-Stout. As a dedicated teacher who loved her students, Carol taught family and consumer education in Sheboygan High School and Hartford Middle School before retiring from Wabeno High School in 1998.

On November 9, 2002 she married Leonard K. Burns at Grace Lutheran Church where she was a longtime member and participated in bible studies. She also was a member of the Oconto County Homemakers, the Wisconsin and Nicolet-Oconto Retired Teachers Associations, the Oconto Falls Lioness Club and the Wisconsin and National Education Associations.

Survivors are her husband, Leonard Burns; her three children, Judy Lenhardt, Jane (Eric) Scott, and Scott (Diana) Lenhardt; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren; Leonard's family members, Paul (Janet) Burns and Kim Kujawski, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Lyle Young and stepson Timothy Burns.

Visitation with the urn present will be held 4:00 until 8:00 PM Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls. Visitation will continue after 9:00 AM Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Grace Lutheran Church in Oconto Falls until the time of service. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday at the church with Pastors Gary Olson and Granddaughter Elizabeth Lee officiating. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery, Berlin, WI at a later date.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be to a food pantry of the donor's choice.