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Carole Santee Obituary
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Carole E. Santee, 84, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in Moravian Hall Square. She was the wife of Dale R. Santee who passed away February 8, 1996, with whom she celebrated 42 years of marriage. Born October 24, 1936 in Wilson Borough, she was the only child of the late Earl and Ellen Lahr Evans.
Carole was a Wilson School District bus driver for 34 years, which led to lifelong friendships with teachers, coaches and students that were involved in a variety of extracurricular school activities. Most important to her was time spent with family and many dogs. She enjoyed family beach vacations, holiday and birthday gatherings, and traveling during retirement with her friend Wayne to numerous destinations including annual Florida trips to watch spring training.
She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, in Tatamy, where she was actively involved in the Ladies Guild, the Book Club, pie making fund raisers and was well known for her famous rice pudding often served at funeral luncheons. She was an avid Nazareth High School sports fan, especially those involving her 9 grandchildren and a longtime member of the Nazareth Wrestling Booster Club. Carole was a life member of the Tatamy Fire Co. and ladies auxiliary, coached girls' softball and, along with her husband Dale, played volleyball with the Tatamy Community League.
Carole will be lovingly missed by 2 sons, Robert Dale and his wife Janine and Scott Evan and his wife Toni; 2 daughters, Becky Carole Stocker and her husband Bob and Cindy R. E. Rizzolino and her husband Pat; 8 grandchildren, Meredith Miller and her husband Jeff, Jeremiah Stocker, Jason Stocker and his wife Megan, Lauren Moran and her husband James, Phillip Santee and his wife Whitney, Taylor Rizzolino, Madison Rizzolino and Macy Rizzolino; 9 great grandchildren, Valerie, Natalie, Brooke, Logan, Sophia, Nora, Rylan, Deacon and Emery; several nieces and nephews; longtime companion and best friend, Wayne Hoch; Wayne's children Melanie and Ryan and his granddaughter Nicole, as well as many friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing, on Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 10-11am in St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 401 Broad St., Tatamy, PA, followed by a funeral service at 11am with Pastor Dale Sattizahn presiding. Due to Covid -19 precautions, facial coverings and social distancing will be required. Carole will be laid to rest in Forks Cemetery.
Memorial donations, in Carole's name, may be offered to St. Peter's UCC, PO Box 188, Tatamy, PA 18085 or the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.
Arrangements are under the care of Schmidt Funeral Home PC, 407 Belvidere St., Nazareth. To offer condolences, please visit Carole's tribute page at schmidtfuneralhomepc.com.
Schmidt Funeral Home, P.C.
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Nazareth PA 18064
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Bryan D Scott
January 5, 2021
Bob, Scott, Becky and Cindy; my condolences to you and your families at the loss of your mother. She will truly be missed. Remembering our childhood days in Tatamy and your mom with great fondness. May memories of your mother and her love bring you joy and contentment in this time of sorrow.
Bryan & Ellyn Scott
Robert Christian ll
January 5, 2021
Deepest Condolences.
Terry Thomas
January 4, 2021
Becky and Wayne....
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Terry and John Thomas
Dale and Nancy Mengel
January 2, 2021
To family the Santee family Our thpughts and prayers are with you. May God's grace bri ng you peace.,
Donna Riegel
January 1, 2021
To the Santee family,
Carole will always be remembered with a smile on her face. She was the Mom to all the kids in the neighborhood. May all the happy memories help you through this difficult time.
Don and Donna Riegel
Charlotte Frankenfield
January 1, 2021
To the Santee family, So sorry for your lost Carole was a very sweet beautiful woman... She retired from driving school bus the yr I started driving for Wilson. My children had her for their bus driver, they loved her. RIP Carole...
Scott and Robin Manini
January 1, 2021
We are so sorry to hear of Carole's passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.There were many good neighborhood memories of growing up next to your family in Tatamy.May the memories you have bring peace and comfort.
GE0RGE W. KREITZ
January 1, 2021
WAYNE ; MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THE LOSING OF YOUR DEAR FRIEND .MAY GOD BLESS & BE WITH YOU AS YOU MOERN. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
Donald B Kreitz
January 1, 2021
What a great friend to Wayne and a school bus drive for my daughter Kathy for 5 years in Raubsville. She was such a friendly person, will miss her when taking to Wayne. Bruce Kreitz. Ca.
Deb and Jim Miller
January 1, 2021
Carole will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She was so proud of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She will be missed at our Tatamy gatherings She loved going to all her sporting events with Wayne for he was always by her side. Eat in peace. God bless you all
Nancy francoforte
January 1, 2021
Becky and family I am so sorry for your loss. It was really a pleasure to have gotten to know your mom. There were many times when she spoke about you and the rest of her children and grandchildren and how lucky she was that you were all there for her. Please find some peace in knowing that you were always in her thoughts. Wayne, Carole once told me that she was so blessed to have two great men in her life and she always looked forward to seeing you. Prayers and hugs for you all.
Theresa (Anderson) Miller
January 1, 2021
Neighbor, softball coach, friend ... I’m so sorry to hear of Carole’s passing and so thankful for memories of her, whether coaching our team, chatting in the post office, or running into her at Daisy Dairy Bar, or Richard’s (maybe too many ice cream references?). The point is that her smile and easy greeting, wherever I saw her, always made the day a lot better. Praying for you all, especially that good memories bring you joy in the difficult days ahead.
Michelle and Jim Goodman
January 1, 2021
Scott.. Becky..Cindy..Bobby...We are so sorry for your loss. Carole was a sweetheart and proud to say a beloved girlfriend.She always talked very highly of her children and grandchildren.. so very proud of everyone. Wished I could have visited her. She will be missed
Cheryl Lichner
January 1, 2021
Remembering your mom with great fondness. And remembering our childhood days growing up in Tatamy. May memories of your mother and her love bring you consolation. May God Bless your family and Wayne in this time of sorrow.
Tom & Cheryl Lichner
Jodi Helm
January 1, 2021
Cindy, Becky, Scott and Bobby, I heard of your mom’s passing and wanted to pass along my condolences. I have such fond memories of your mom, family and the neighborhood. May the memories you have bring some peace.
Rayanne Keller Parry
January 1, 2021
My deepest condolences to Carole's family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time! Sending you hugs! My brother Kevin and I first met Carole when she drove bus and then got to know her better when our dad was her neighbor in Tatamy. She was an awesome lady!
Tina Lilly
December 31, 2020
Santee Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Carole's passing and I hope you find comfort in her memories as she did nothing without making it memorable.
She was such a large part of my school years as she drove the bus for us to most games I played. She was not only our bus driver but she was a fan and someone that made me smile and I never forgot her kindness.
Mike Conover
December 31, 2020
Bobby,Scott,Becky and Cindy. I have many fond memories of growing up next to your family. So sorry to here about your mom. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Mike and Carrie Conover
December 31, 2020
Cindy and family- sorry to hear about your mom. I remember her kindness at our scrapbooking get togethers. Take care.
Jeff & Brenda Stoudt
December 31, 2020
Bob, Scott, Becky, Cindy, and Wayne. Sorry to hear of Carole's passing. May she rest in Peace. May your memory of her help carry you carry you through your sorrow.
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