Carol T. Hisdahl

Carol T. Hisdahl passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, at the age of 93, surrounded by family at Parmly Assisted Care in Chisago City, Minnesota.

Carol was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Donald Leevon Hisdahl. Together, they built a life rich with love, creativity, and dedication to their family and community.

A true entrepreneur and creative spirit, Carol founded Viking Lettering Services and Hisdahl Trophy, now known as Hisdahls. Her talents extended far beyond business: she was a gifted artist, cake designer, dressmaker, hat creator, and monogramming expert. Carol brought beauty into the world with every stitch, brushstroke, and decoration.

She was one of the original organizers of the Winter Carnival World’s Softball Tournament on Ice and a tireless advocate for veterans, serving as Auxiliary President of the Keep-Zimmer Post 1782 in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

Carol spent 20 joyful years in retirement in Arizona before returning to White Bear Lake to live above the family business and later moved to independent senior living in Wyoming, Minnesota.

She is lovingly remembered by her children, Mark Hisdahl (Stephanie), Dee Hisdahl Nelson (Dean), Carolyn Cagle (Gary), Keith Hisdahl (Cheryl); grandchildren, Dustin, Alan, Jessica, Grant, and Rachel; great-grandchildren, Gracelynne, Evelynne, Astrid, Autumn, Karter Kay (“KK”), and Jay; many other family and friends.

A celebration of Carol’s life will be held on at 2:00 p.m., June 13, 2025, at Mattson Funeral Home in Forest Lake, Minnesota. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Immediately following the service there will be a barbecue and gathering at Gary and Carolyn’s home, 4460 Echo Lane, Stacy, MN 55079.

Carol’s life was marked by creativity, service, and love. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished.