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Caroline Gerving, age 80, of Waubun, MN, died on Monday, August 4, 2025, at her home.

Caroline Kay Pederson was born May 30, 1945, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the daughter of Charles "Chas" and Marie (Hilstad) Pederson.  Growing up, she loved spending time with her dad on the farm east of Waubun.  Caroline was baptized and confirmed at Lake Grove Lutheran Church, where she was an active member into adulthood.  She attended Waubun High School and many years later she earned her GED with her dear friend, Betty (Stanhope) Benson, in 1978.  Following high school, Caroline was united in marriage to Allen Gerving on October 12, 1963.  They were blessed with two daughters, Tina and Sharice.  The couple made their home east of Waubun and together with family and friends they built their family home where they lived for many years.

Over the years, Caroline worked as a paraprofessional in the Waubun School, several years at the Midway Group Home and before retirement she was employed by the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen.

Caroline was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother and sister, who enjoyed cruising around in her little red pickup, being in nature, and playing cards with family and friends.  She also spent time fishing, tending to her flower gardens and doing crafts.  Caroline was an excellent baker and loved music, dancing and animals, especially her dog, Crockett.  Above all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Deeply loved, Caroline's passing is mourned by her daughter, Sharice "Sess" Andresen; eight grandchildren: Tonia, Samantha, Allena, Jena, Jacob, Erika, Isaiah "Izzy" and Jensen; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Linda Emerson; a brother, Charles (Kari) Pederson; and extended family including, nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Allen Gerving; a daughter, Tina Gerving; her parents, Chas and Marie; a sister, Jeri Fjelstad; and a great grandson, Timothy Garcia.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Lake Grove Lutheran Church, Waubun, MN.