Minneapolis Star Tribune
Minneapolis MN
Published on June 1, 2014


Gackle, Carol Lake
age 85, of Edina, passed away May 24, 2014. Born October 18, 1928 in Grand
Forks, ND to Myrtle and Lloyd Lake. Following graduation from the University
of North Dakota in 1949, Carol married George D. Gackle, and they welcomed two
daughters. Carol taught first grade in Bloomington, MN for 30 years, teaching
more than 700 children to read, write, and enjoy life. She treasured traveling
extensively with her family. Survived by loving husband of 65 years, George;
daughters, Debra Joan Gackle and Laurel Gackle Mallon; granddaughters, Casey
(Tim) Clem and Logan (Matt) Thibodeau; great-grandchildren, Samantha, Landon,
Ellery, Lynnea, and Olive, plus one. Celebration of life service Monday,
June 2, 2014 at 11 AM with visitation one hour preceding at: Cremation
Society of MN, 7110 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55435. Reception following at
Point of France. Memorials suggested to Alzheimer's Association (alz.org)
or NC Little Hospice of Edina (littlehospice.org)