Harold and Carol Dwiggins

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To honor Harold and Carol’s final wishes their family held a private service.

Carol Ann and Harold Gene Dwiggins

Carol and Harold met through their joy of playing bridge at a tournament at the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs, Arkansas. They were married in 1984. Harold was Carol’s 3^rd husband and Carol was Harold’s only wife. Throughout their marriage they lived in Gurnee, IL, Racine, WI, Reno, NV and Palm Harbor, FL. Harold and Carol continued playing bridge, eventually becoming life masters. Carol had one son, Christopher, who Harold became a father to when Chris was a sophomore in High School.  Carol and Harold loved West Highland Terriers and had five during their marriage: Chrystal, Gwenevere (so named from Camelot), Mooch the Pooch (or Minnie the Moocher), Lady, and JoJo. Carol and Harold enjoyed entertaining family and friends and often opened their homes for vacationers and celebrations. They moved to Racine as their last residence to be closer to their grandchildren.

Carol Ann Coon was born in Madison, Wisconsin on September 19, 1947 to Arthea Elizabeth Atkinson and Francis Buten Coon. Carol worked in the healthcare industry as a Phlebotomist. Carol loved playing softball, reading books, working on puzzles, playing games, and crocheting. Carol was a true Potterhead and would dress up in her Hogwart’s robe and sorting hat to attend the book launches at Barnes and Nobles with all the other kids of all ages. Carol was what you would call a Disney freak. She was the biggest kid in the group when hosting friends, family and their children in Florida with regular trips to Disney World. Classic Broadway movies were also one of her passions and the Wizard of Oz was at the top of the list. Carol loved playing card games, her favorite being Spite and Malice. She would teach this game to anyone who wanted to play, and would play 24 hours a day if given the chance.  Carol died from a massive stroke on September 7, 2021.  Carol is survived by her 99 year old mother, Arthea (Betty) Coon, her son, Christopher (Kim) Mohalley and grandchildren Kierra and Jakob Mohalley, sisters Adele (Steve) Kaercher and Marcy Coon and brother Scott Coon and nephews Kyle and Ross Kaercher.

Harold Gene Dwiggins was born in Chicago, Illinois to Neal Harshaw Dwiggins and Era Mae Griffin on January 8, 1947.  Harold worked in the airline industry and often used his seniority to take family on day trips or upgrading their travel to first class. He enjoyed golf, bridge, bowling and video games. While bridge was his favorite pastime, he was an excellent bowler who could have turned pro. World of Warcraft was his favorite video game. Harold’s gift was being a jolly good friend to everyone. He had a larger than life smile and laugh, and was a good listener. When something really made him happy he would say “All Right” with such enthusiasm, it made you feel warm inside. Harold had his own stories to tell and interests to share, but he would rather listen to your stories and interests. Harold died at home, surrounded by family on September 1, 2021 from pancreatic cancer.  Harold is survived by his step-son Christopher (Kim) Mohalley, grandkids Kierra and Jakob Mohalley, and sister Kathy (Dusty) Pedigo.

Harold and Carol were the kind of people others just enjoyed being around. Words cannot describe how much they were loved by family and friends and how much they will be missed.

To honor Harold and Carol’s final wishes their family held a private service.