Pesola, Carol K. age 87 of Anoka. September 7, 1936 – March 12, 2024 Carol grew up in Erwin Township in northern Michigan and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan in1954. Shortly after her graduation she married her high school sweetheart, Ray, and they were married 64 years. Ray and Carol lived in New Brighton for most of the first 30 years. When they were ready for a townhouse they moved to Anoka and attended Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. Carol founded the preschool, King's Kids in New Brighton at Atonement Lutheran Church. She taught there for many years. She went on to earn her master's degree at the University of Minnesota. Carol taught preschool and parent education classes within the Anoka School District. Ray and Carol enjoyed spending summertime at their cabin in Aitkin and they loved to travel to southern Texas during the winter months. Carol was very musical. She played the baritone in High School. She loved to sing and play guitar, the piano, the organ and the harpsichord. She sang in many different choirs, including the North Suburban Chorale and New Brighton Tunes. We loved Carol's enthusiasm for life! She was very social and made friends quickly wherever she went. She enjoyed watercolor painting, sewing, gardening and baking with her grandchildren. Carol was preceded in death by her husband Ray. She is survived by her children Scott, Sherry (John) DeOtis and Troy (Lori), 11grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, brothers Carl and Roy (Marge), nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Friday, March 22, 2024 at 11 am at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 700 Western Street, Anoka, Minnesota. Visitation one hour prior to services at the Church. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery, Anoka. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka, Minnesota 763-421-0220