Carol Ann Widrig (87) passed away due to complications from Covid-19 on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Carol outlived 2 husbands, William L. Tuschak (1976) and Francis F. Widrig (2012). She was the elder sister to John Grotewohl (deceased) and Beverly Reynolds of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Mother of four daughters Janet (Paul) Testwuide of Vail, Colorado, Elizabeth Tuschak (deceased 2010), Nancy Fowler of Highlands Ranch, Colorado and Mary Pilon of Farmington Hills, Michigan and stepmother of Linda Neuss (deceased), Lisa Cover of Louisville, Kentucky and David (Margaret) Widrig of Cadillac, Michigan. She leaves 5 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Born to Bernice and John Wesley Grotewohl in Detroit in 1933, Carol grew up in Southfield, Michigan and was double promoted from 2nd to 5th grade because there were no other students in the 3rd and 4th grades. She graduated from Southfield High and went to work for General Motors. At GM she met and married William (Bill) Tuschak and they moved to Meadowbrook Hills in Farmington, Michigan to raise their 4 daughters.

Carol was an avid skier and was responsible for introducing her daughters to the sport and Colorado. She worked for Blizzard Ski Club for many years which enabled the family to learn and enjoy skiing as well as develop many lifelong relationships. She later married Francis (Red) Widrig and their love of golf, tennis and skiing became central to their lives. They took many trips to Colorado and a condo in St. Petersburg, Florida where they eventually retired. Carol won numerous club championships at Meadowbrook Country Club and Isla Del Sol in Florida. She loved to play bridge and belong to many clubs over the years. Carol was known as a superb hostess, loved setting a beautiful table and arranging flowers. Carol also enjoyed joining her family on cruises and other summer vacations.

A service will be held with family in Vail, Colorado next summer. Carol was very involved with Apraxia Kids and any donations to General Gifts - Apraxia Kids would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.